Question 43
National IncomeBelow equilibrium, the gap between aggregate demand and the full employment level of income is called the
- A.inflationary gap
- B.income gap
- C.unemployment gap
- D.deflationary gap
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (deflationary gap)
Explanation
When aggregate demand is too low to reach full-employment income, the shortfall is a deflationary gap.