Assume the following model of the closed economy in the short run, with the price level (P) fixed at 1.0:    C=0.5(Y-T)   T=1000   I=1500-250r   G=1500   Md/p=0.5Y-500r

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Assume the following model of the closed economy in the short run, with the price level (P) fixed at 1.0: 

 

C=0.5(Y-T)

 

T=1000

 

I=1500-250r

 

G=1500

 

Md/p=0.5Y-500r

 

Ms=1000

C)Assume that G increases by 1,500 (i.e., G = 3; 000). By how much will Y increase in short-run equilibrium?

 

D)You are the chief economic adviser in this hypothetical economy. Do you believe that fiscal policy is more potent than monetary policy? Briefly discuss

 

E)Derive the numerical aggregate demand (AD) curve for this economy, expressing Y as a function of P

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