7. There is little doubt that artificial intelligence and automation have changed the economy. Machines are performing manual tasks at a faster and more consistent pace and are becoming better at replacing humans even in service-oriented jobs such as customer support. Please adjust the graph to illustrate the impact of these innovations on the economy. Assume aggregate demand (AD) is unaffected by these innovations.

7. There is little doubt that artificial intelligence and automation have changed the economy. Machines are performing manual tasks at a faster and more consistent pace and are becoming better at replacing humans even in service-oriented jobs such as customer support. Please adjust the graph to illustrate the impact of these innovations on the economy. Assume aggregate demand (AD) is unaffected by these innovations.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter23: Aggregate Demand And Aggregate Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

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