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Inflationary output gap

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A positive output gap that occurs when short-run equilibrium output is above the full-employment level of output, leading to upward pressure on the price level.

AP course connection

Topic 3.5: 3.5 Equilibrium in Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply (AD-AS) Model

Unit 3

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