A "5x output gap" refers to a scenario where actual economic output trails potential output by five times the typical deviation. Economists use this metric to gauge severe underperformance, guiding policy decisions like stimulus measures. Governments and central banks benefit most, as it signals urgent need for intervention to boost employment and growth.
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