Question: we can use the macroeconomic model to analyze the changes to real GDP (Y), unemployment (u) and price level (PL) as a result of some

 we can use the macroeconomic model to analyze the changes to real GDP (Y), unemployment (u) and price level (PL) as a result of some event.

  1. Draw the macroeconomic model at equilibrium.Label the axis and curves correctly - PL, GDP, AD, SRAS, LRAS. Also, correctly label the equilibrium PL, Y* and u*. (20 Points)
  2. Assume a drought severely lessens the corn harvest. Since corn has many uses including livestock feed and ethanol for gas, this drought causes a short-term decrease in aggregate supply (SRAS). This is a negative supply shock.
    1. Graph the shift in the curve and the new PL, Y an U in the short-run (14 Points)
    2. Would a drought that negatively impacted the corn harvest increase or decrease output (Y) in the short-run? (12 points)
    3. Would it increase or decrease unemployment (u) in the short-run? (12 points)
    4. Would it increase or decrease the overall price level in the economy in the short-run? (12 points)
    5. What would happen to Y, u and PL in the long-run? (10 points)

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