The following diagram shows the (A D, A S), and (Y *) curves for an economy. Suppose

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The following diagram shows the \(A D, A S\), and \(Y *\) curves for an economy. Suppose the economy begins at point \(A\). Then the government increases its level of purchases \((G)\).

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a. Describe the short-run effects of this fiscal expansion.

b. Describe the adjustment process, and the new longrun equilibrium for the economy.

c. Explain how the composition of real GDP has changed from the initial to the new long-run equilibrium.

d. Repeat parts (a), (b), and

(c) for a fiscal expansion generated by a reduction in the net tax rate.

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Macroeconomics

ISBN: 9780133910445

15th Edition

Authors: Christopher T S Ragan

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