AP MacroeconomicsThe Business Cycle
Inflationary Gap
An inflationary gap is the difference between actual real GDP and full-employment real GDP when actual exceeds full employment.
An inflationary gap occurs when an economy is producing more than its potential, leading to upward pressure on prices. This typically happens during an expansion in the business cycle. The gap represents the amount by which real GDP exceeds potential GDP.
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