Based on the figure below. Starting from long-run equilibrium at point C, an adverse inflation shock that increases inflation from ? to ?1 will lead to a short-run equilibrium at point ________ creating _____gap. 
A. B; a recessionary
B. A; an expansionary
C. B; an expansionary
D. A; a recessionary
Answer: D
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