When there is a recessionary gap, inflation will ________, in response to which the Federal Reserve will ________ real interest rates, and output will ________.

A. decline; lower; decline
B. increase; raise; decline
C. decline; lower; expand
D. decline; raise; decline

Answer: C

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A) increase both the price level and increase real GDP. B) shift the aggregate supply curve rightward. C) decrease potential GDP. D) increase the price level and decrease real GDP. E) increase the price level and not change real GDP.

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