AP Macroeconomics · Past multiple choice · Question 11 · Four-function calculator
More output now and lower prices later
An economy sits in a recessionary gap. Find the change that lifts real output soon and also leaves the price level lower once the economy fully adjusts.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 11 in AP Macroeconomics Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2026. It starts on page 144 of the PDF. A four-function calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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