Business Cycles & Output Gaps

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Why does an appreciating currency reduce aggregate demand?

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Exports fall, imports rise, and net exports decline.

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How does the World Bank differ from the IMF?

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It funds long-term development projects rather than crisis lending.

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What does an above indicate about a market?

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A highly concentrated market.

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Why might a negative output gap lead policymakers toward expansionary policy?

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It indicates slack and unemployment above .

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