PRC-3 · Chapter 13 · Question 49 of 50
If Aggregate Demand strongly exceeds Aggregate Supply when the economy is already at its absolute maximum full-employment capacity, the economy experiences a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Positive output gap leading to a rise in the overall price level (Inflationary gap)
Explanation
Because physical output cannot expand any further, the excess demand simply bids up prices, creating severe demand-pull inflation.
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