Question: Question 2 ( 3 5 points ) Chapters 7 , 1 1 & 1 2 The closed economy of Temptation Island is characterized by the

Question 2(35 points) Chapters 7,11 & 12
The closed economy of Temptation Island is characterized by the following equations:
Consumption: C =6000+0.85(Y T)
Investment: I =1500300r
Government spending: G =5000
Taxes: T =4500
Real money demand: L =0.65Y 500i
Expected inflation: e =0
Production function: Y = K1/2L1/2
The nominal money supply =35000
Note: Interest rates, both i and r, are expressed in percentage points, i.e., if r =5.5, then the real interest
rate is interpreted as being equal to 5.5%.
Suppose the IS-LM model can be to describe Temptation Island, and answer the following questions.
Keep your answer to at least THREE decimal points if necessary.
a) Derive the IS and LM equations for this economy. (4 points)
b) Suppose we are in the base period, so the price level is fixed at 1.00. Calculate the resulting
short-run equilibrium values of real output, real interest rate, investment, consumption, the
government budget balance, and price level. (3 points)
c) Suppose, in the long-run, 64000(real) units of capital are utilized and 36000 workers are
employed. Calculate the resulting full-employment values of real output, real interest rate,
investment, consumption, the government budget balance, and the price level. (3 points)
d) Suppose the government decides to change the level of taxation to create budget surplus of 600.
Calculate the resulting (new) short-run equilibrium values of real output, real interest rate,
investment, and consumption. Determine the unemployment rate that results in short-run
equilibrium. (6 points)

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