Suppose the economy is in a recessionary gap. In the absence of any policy intervention, the short-run aggregate supply curve will eventually shift:

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In a recessionary gap, the economy is producing below its potential output. Over time, this leads to lower input prices (such as wages), which shifts the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve to the right. This movement increases output and decreases the price level, helping the economy move back towards its potential output level.

Suppose the Economy Is in a Recessionary Gap