Based on the diagram, if potential output equals 8,000 and the real interest rate is 6 percent, then there is ________ gap and the Fed must ________ the real interest rate so that output will equal potential output.
A. a recessionary; raise
B. an expansionary; raise
C. a recessionary; reduce
D. no output; not change
Answer: C
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