A recessionary gap occurs when ________ so that real GDP is ________ potential GDP
A) aggregate demand decreases; less than
B) aggregate supply decreases; less than
C) potential GDP decreases; greater than
D) aggregate demand increases; greater than
E) aggregate supply increases; less than
A
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