A recessionary gap
A)Would cause a depletion of inventories.
B)Would occur if total output were less than aggregate demand.
C)Is the amount by which the rate of actual spending falls short of full-employment GDP.
D)Is the amount by which total spending exceeds GDP.

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A recessionary gap is the amount by which actual spending falls short of the full-employment GDP, indicating that the economy is not producing at its full potential.

A Recessionary Gap