Question: Question 2. This question uses a numerical example to understand the connections between the goods, money, and foreign exchange (FX) markets. Use the information in
Question 2.This question uses a numerical example to understand the connections between the goods, money, and foreign exchange (FX) markets. Use the information in the table below to answer the questions that follow.(4.5 points)
| Goods Market | Money Market | FX Market |
| C= 300 + 0.8(YT) T= 400 | M= 1050 | E^e=2 |
| I= 400 2,000i(e= 0) | L= 0.5Y 5,000i | i*= 8% |
| G= 500 | ||
| TB= 400(1 2/E) 0.2(Y 100) |
a.Find the MPC,MPCF,MPCH, andMPSfor this economy.(0.5 point)
b.Using the uncovered interest parity condition, solve for the exchange rate (E) as a function of the home interest rate (i).(0.5 point)
c.Write out an expression for the IS and LM curves. You should have output (Y) expressed as a function of the interest rate (i).(0.5 point)
d.Find the equilibrium (home) interest rate,i, and the equilibrium (home) output,Y. Calculate consumption, investment, trade balance, and exchange rate at the economy's equilibrium.(0.5point)
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