Exam 24: Policy Disputes Using the Self-Correcting Aggregate Demand and Supply Model

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Exhibit 16A-4 Macro AD\AS Models Exhibit 16A-4 Macro AD\AS Models   As shown in Exhibit 16A-4, assume the marginal propensity to consume MPC equals 0.80. Using discretionary fiscal policy, federal government spending should be ____ in order to restore the economy from E<sub>1</sub> to full employment. As shown in Exhibit 16A-4, assume the marginal propensity to consume MPC equals 0.80. Using discretionary fiscal policy, federal government spending should be ____ in order to restore the economy from E1 to full employment.

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Exhibit 16A-3 Macro AD\AS Models Exhibit 16A-3 Macro AD\AS Models   In Panel (b)of Exhibit 16A-3, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y<sub>1</sub> and price level P<sub>2</sub>. If the federal government or Fed decides to intervene, it would most likely: In Panel (b)of Exhibit 16A-3, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y1 and price level P2. If the federal government or Fed decides to intervene, it would most likely:

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Exhibit 16A-3 Macro AD\AS Models Exhibit 16A-3 Macro AD\AS Models   In Panel (a)of Exhibit 16A-3, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y<sub>1</sub> and price level P<sub>2</sub>. Classical theory argues that: In Panel (a)of Exhibit 16A-3, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y1 and price level P2. Classical theory argues that:

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Assuming the economy is in a recession, Keynesian economists predict that lower wages will shift the short-run aggregate supply curve rightward.

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Assume the economy is experiencing a recessionary gap. Keynesian economists would support which of the following policies?

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Assuming an inflationary gap exists, classical economists believe that flexible wages will restore full employment.

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In Panel (b)of Exhibit 16-2, an expansionary stabilization policy designed to move the economy from Y1 to Yp would attempt to shift:

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Assume the economy is experiencing an inflationary gap, classical economists believe that:

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Exhibit 16A-1 Policy Alternatives Exhibit 16A-1 Policy Alternatives   Assume that the economy depicted in Panel (a)of Exhibit 16A-1 is in short-run equilibrium where AD equals SRAS<sub>1</sub>. If the economy is left to correct itself according to classical theory: Assume that the economy depicted in Panel (a)of Exhibit 16A-1 is in short-run equilibrium where AD equals SRAS1. If the economy is left to correct itself according to classical theory:

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Assume the economy is in short-run equilibrium at a real GDP below its potential real GDP. According to Keynesian theory, which of the following policies should be followed?

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A policy to do nothing and allow the economy to self-correct or adjust without interference from the federal government is also called a(n)____ policy.

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If the economy is experiencing an inflationary gap, Keynesian economists advocate allowing flexible wages to shift the short-run aggregate supply curve (SRAC)upward and restore full employment.

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If the economy is not operating at full-employment real GDP, classical economists prescribe a government policy of nonintervention.

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Exhibit 16A-4 Macro AD\AS Models Exhibit 16A-4 Macro AD\AS Models   As shown in Exhibit 16A-4, assume the marginal propensity to consume MPC equals 0.75. Using discretionary fiscal policy, federal government spending should be ____ in order to restore the economy from E<sub>1</sub> to full employment. As shown in Exhibit 16A-4, assume the marginal propensity to consume MPC equals 0.75. Using discretionary fiscal policy, federal government spending should be ____ in order to restore the economy from E1 to full employment.

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Exhibit 16-2 Macro AD\AS Models Exhibit 16-2 Macro AD\AS Models   In Panel (a)of Exhibit 16-2, suppose that the initial equilibrium is at real GDP level   Y<sub>1</sub> and price level P<sub>2</sub>. At real GDP level Y<sub>1</sub> there is: In Panel (a)of Exhibit 16-2, suppose that the initial equilibrium is at real GDP level   Y1 and price level P2. At real GDP level Y1 there is:

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Exhibit 16A-1 Policy Alternatives Exhibit 16A-1 Policy Alternatives   In Panel (b)of Exhibit 16A-1, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y<sub>1</sub> and price level P<sub>2</sub>. If the federal government decides to intervene, it would most likely: In Panel (b)of Exhibit 16A-1, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y1 and price level P2. If the federal government decides to intervene, it would most likely:

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