Question #1: Suppose that an economy is in a recessionary gap. Using graphical analysis, explain from a Keynesian perspective how the economy can return to its long run potential output using the AS/AD model. Be as detailed as possible. Your submission needs to be at least 175 words (two paragraphs). Please make sure to draw the graphical AS/AD model. Please submit a picture or file of your graph below your short answers into the textbox below. Please make sure that your image is NOT an HEIC or HEIF file. You should upload your image as a JPEG file or PNG file.
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