Honors Economics
A recessionary gap occurs when an economy's actual output is lower than its potential output, indicating underutilization of resources. This situation typically arises during economic downturns when aggregate demand falls short of what is needed to achieve full employment, leading to unemployment and idle resources. Understanding the recessionary gap helps in analyzing both the components of aggregate demand and the dynamics of short-run and long-run aggregate supply.
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