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Arii_bell

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Explain the relationship between potential GDP and real GDP in the United States since the early 1960s. You do not need to tell what happened during any specific year; just describe the general relationship.
 
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Question 2

The implicit rental rate for capital includes the
 
  A) total value of a piece of capital equipment.
  B) interest income forgone by purchasing the piece of capital equipment.
  C) firm's normal profit.
  D) amount paid for the use of a piece of capital equipment owned by someone else.



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Answer to Question 1

Potential GDP has grown over the period, albeit at a slower rate over the past 3 decades, while the level of real GDP has fluctuated around potential GDP throughout.

Answer to Question 2

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