Assume the following: current actual inflation rate = 2%, potential real GDP = 100,000, actual real GDP = 95,000 (this time we have a recession).

Question: What can be inferred about the economic situation based on the given information?

A) The economy is experiencing stagflation.
B) The economy is in a recessionary gap.
C) The economy is operating at its full employment level.
D) The inflation rate is higher than the expected rate.