Question 20
National IncomeUse the diagram (AS and AD against income, with equilibrium at E and angles X and K) to answer this question. What does X represent?

- A.GNP gap
- B.Inflationary gap
- C.Deflationary gap
- D.Recessionary gap
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Inflationary gap)
Explanation
Before E aggregate demand is above aggregate supply; that excess, X, is the inflationary gap.