Starting from potential output, if firms become more optimistic and decide to increase their investment in new capital, then this will shift the ______ curve to the right and generate ______.
A)aggregate demand; a recessionary output gap
B)aggregate supply; a recessionary output gap
C)aggregate demand; an expansionary output gap
D)aggregate supply; an expansionary output gap

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Increased investment by firms raises aggregate demand, shifting the aggregate demand curve to the right, leading to an expansionary output gap as actual output exceeds potential output.

Starting from Potential Output, If Firms Become More Optimistic and Decide