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What is an inflammatory gap?
What is an inflammatory gap?
MysticGlider
Sat Jan 18 2025
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I've heard the term 'inflammatory gap' and I'm wondering what it actually means. Could someone explain this concept to me in simple terms?
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EnchantedMoon
Sun Jan 19 2025
An inflationary gap signifies a discrepancy between two key economic indicators.
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KDramaLegendaryStar
Sun Jan 19 2025
When comparing the GDP at full employment, where unemployment is at its natural rate, to the actual reported GDP, the inflationary gap emerges. This gap indicates the potential for increased economic activity and production.
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DaeguDivaDanceQueen
Sun Jan 19 2025
Specifically, it is the difference between the gross domestic product (GDP) at full employment and the actual GDP figure reported.
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Lorenzo
Sun Jan 19 2025
This gap highlights the additional output, as gauged by GDP, that could exist under optimal economic conditions.
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CherryBlossomGrace
Sun Jan 19 2025
The natural rate of unemployment serves as a benchmark for these optimal conditions. It represents the unemployment rate that does not exert inflationary or deflationary pressures on an economy.
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