Assume that there are two economies, A and B. Economy A is
experiencing an inflationary output gap, and economy B is
experiencing a recessionary output gap.
- Illustrate the two economies in labeled graphs.
- Explain what will happen to wages and other factor prices in
economy A and if this will increase or decrease firm's unit
cost.
- Given your answer in (b) show the effects on the AS curve.
Explain what happens to real GDP and the price level.
- Explain what will happen to wages and other factor prices in
economy B and if this will increase or decrease firm's unit
cost.
- Given your answer in (d) show the effects on the AS curve.
Explain what happens to real GDP and the price level.
- Explain in which economy policy makers might use fiscal policy
to restore the
economy to its long-run equilibrium position and why?