In an economy where aggregate spending is given by Y = 3,000 + .75Y - 10,000 r, the central bank is currently setting the interest rate at 0.06 (6 percent). If potential output equals 9,500, the central bank must ________ the interest rate to close the ________ gap.

A. raise; expansionary
B. lower; recessionary
C. lower; expansionary
D. raise; recessionary

Answer: A

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