An economy is described by the following equations: C = 1,600 + 0.6( Y T )
Question:
An economy is described by the following equations:
C = 1,600 + 0.6(Y − T) − 2,000r
IP = 2,500 − 1,000r
G = 2,000
NX = 50
T = 2,000
The Bank of Lotusland, the central bank, has announced that it will set the real interest rate according to the policy reaction function found in the table below:
Inflation rate, π | Real interest rate, r |
---|---|
0.00 | 0.02 |
0.01 | 0.03 |
0.02 | 0.04 |
0.03 | 0.05 |
0.04 | 0.06 |
a. Find an equation relating planned aggregate expenditure to output and the real interest rate.
PAE = + Y − r
b. For each of the rates of inflation given below, find autonomous expenditure and short-run equilibrium output in Lotusland.
Inflation rate, π | Real interest rate, r | Autonomous expenditure | Equilibrium output |
---|---|---|---|
0.00 | 0.02 | ||
0.01 | 0.03 | ||
0.02 | 0.04 | ||
0.03 | 0.05 | ||
0.04 | 0.06 |
Using the data above, graph the AD curve.
Instructions: In the graph below, use the line tool 'AD' to draw the aggregate demand line for levels of inflation 4 percent and 0 percent. Draw only the two endpoints.
c. Repeat parts a and b, assuming that government purchases have increased to 2,100. How does an increase in government purchases affect the AD curve?
New PAE = + Y − r
For the rates of inflation given, find autonomous expenditure and short-run equilibrium output in Lotusland after the increase in government purchases.
Inflation rate, π | Real interest rate, r | Autonomous expenditure | Equilibrium output |
---|---|---|---|
0.00 | 0.02 | ||
0.01 | 0.03 | ||
0.02 | 0.04 | ||
0.03 | 0.05 | ||
0.04 | 0.06 |
Using the data above, graph the new AD curve.
Instructions: In the graph below, use the line tool 'AD' to draw the aggregate demand line for levels of inflation 4 percent and 0 percent. Draw only the two endpoints.
The increase in government purchases shifts the AD curve (Click to select) left downward right by units at each inflation rate.