5. (LO 1, 2, 3) The aggregate demand and supply for Cancum are shown in Table 7.8....

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5. (LO 1, 2, 3) The aggregate demand and supply for Cancum are shown in Table 7.8. Potential GDP (LAS) is $1500 billion.

a) If the economy is in equilibrium, is the economy experiencing an inflationary or a recessionary gap?

How much?

b) Suppose government uses countercyclical fiscal policy to close the gap. By how much and in what direction would AD have to change in order to achieve full employment?

c) As a result of this change, what would be the inflation rate?

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Principles Of Macroeconomics

ISBN: 9780226818399

8th Edition

Authors: Sayre, J.E.; Morris, A.J.

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