Compared to the previous decades,in many years throughout the 1990s,potential output in Japan grew _________ and there was a(n)_________ gap.

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The question is asking about the growth of potential output in Japan and the presence of a gap, which refers to the difference between actual output and potential output. Option A and D suggest that potential output grew more rapidly, which is not supported by the question. Option C suggests that potential output grew at a constant rate, which is not mentioned in the question. Option E suggests that potential output grew more slowly, which is supported by the question. Option B also suggests that there was a recessionary gap, which implies that actual output was below potential output. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Compared to the Previous Decades,in Many Years Throughout the 1990s,potential