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Chapter 9, Problem 9QP
(a)
To determine
Estimate the diagrammatic explanation for an inflationary gap.
(b)
To determine
Estimate the diagrammatic explanation for a recessionary gap.
(c)
To determine
Estimate the diagrammatic explanation for the long-run equilibrium.
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