If real GDP is greater than potential GDP, then:

A. the output gap is negative.
B. the actual unemployment rate is lower than the natural rate of unemployment.
C. the actual unemployment rate equals zero.
D. the actual unemployment rate is greater than the natural rate of unemployment.


Answer: B

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