Refer to the above figure. Suppose the economy is operating at point A. There is a recessionary gap of ________, which can be closed by ________.

A. $2 trillion; expansionary fiscal policy that generates another $2 trillion in total spending
B. $3 trillion; increasing government spending by $1 trillion
C. $2 trillion; an increase in government spending of $14 trillion
D. $1 trillion; expansionary fiscal policy that shifts the short-run aggregate supply curve through point C


Answer: A

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