Macroeconomics + Economy 2009 Update 18th Edition by Campbell McConnell, Sean Masaki Flynn,Stanley Brue

Exercise 1

What effects would each of the following have on aggregate demand or aggregate supply In each case use a diagram to show the expected effects on the equilibrium price level and level of real output. Assume that all other things remain constant.
a. A widespread fear of depression on the part of consumers.
b. A $2 increase in the excise tax on a pack of cigarettes.
c. A reduction in interest rates at each price level.
d. A major increase in Federal spending for health care.
e. The expectation of rapid inflation.
f. The complete disintegration of OPEC, causing oil prices to fall by one-half.
g. A 10 percent reduction in personal income tax rates.
h. A sizable increase in labor productivity (with no change in nominal wages).
i. A 12 percent increase in nominal wages (with no change in productivity).
j. Depreciation in the international value of the dollar.