In 2020, the world economy entered sharp recession due to the covid-19 pandemic. Part (a) Assume initially before the pandemic an economy starts at the full employment equilibrium, discuss (with the aid of aggregate output market and money market diagrams) the short run effect of a decrease in demand for goods due to drop in consumption. Explain what will happen output, unemployment, the general price level and interest rate. Part (b) Discuss (with the aid of aggregate output market diagram) what kind of monetary policy can be adopted to restore the economy back to the full employment equilibrium. Part (c) Suppose instead of carrying out the action you described in part (b), the president of the central bank in this economy is convinced that there is no need for any monetary policy action. If his/her opinion is followed, then how will the problem you discussed in part (a) adjust by itself How will the economy go back to equilibrium in the long run? Explain in under 250 words whether you think the president's opinion is good for the citizens of this economy? Illustrate this self-adjustment on an aggregate output market diagram. |
In 2020, the world economy entered sharp recession due to the covid-19 pandemic. Part (a) Assume initially before the pandemic an economy starts at the full employment equilibrium, discuss (with the aid of aggregate output market and money market diagrams) the short run effect of a decrease in demand for goods due to drop in consumption. Explain what will happen output, unemployment, the general price level and interest rate. Part (b) Discuss (with the aid of aggregate output market diagram) what kind of monetary policy can be adopted to restore the economy back to the full employment equilibrium. Part (c) Suppose instead of carrying out the action you described in part (b), the president of the central bank in this economy is convinced that there is no need for any monetary policy action. If his/her opinion is followed, then how will the problem you discussed in part (a) adjust by itself How will the economy go back to equilibrium in the long run? Explain in under 250 words whether you think the president's opinion is good for the citizens of this economy? Illustrate this self-adjustment on an aggregate output market diagram. |
Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1QTC
Related questions
Question
Q3
Answer part c only

Transcribed Image Text:In 2020, the world economy entered sharp recession due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Part (a)
Assume initially before the pandemic an economy starts at the full employment equilibrium,
discuss (with the aid of aggregate output market and money market diagrams) the short run
effect of a decrease in demand for goods due to drop in consumption. Explain what will happen
output, unemployment, the general price level and interest rate.
Part (b)
Discuss (with the aid of aggregate output market diagram) what kind of monetary policy can be
adopted to restore the economy back to the full employment equilibrium.
Part (c)
Suppose instead of carrying out the action you described in part (b), the president of the central
bank in this economy is convinced that there is no need for any monetary policy action.
If his/her opinion is followed, then how will the problem you discussed in part (a) adjust by itself?
How will the economy go back to equilibrium in the long run? Explain in under 250 words
whether
you
think the president's opinion is good for the citizens of this economy?
Illustrate this self-adjustment on an aggregate output market diagram.
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
Step by step
Solved in 3 steps with 1 images

Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, economics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you


Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:
9780134078779
Author:
Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher:
PEARSON

Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:
9780134870069
Author:
William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher:
PEARSON


Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:
9780134078779
Author:
Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher:
PEARSON

Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:
9780134870069
Author:
William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher:
PEARSON

Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:
9781305585126
Author:
N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher:
Cengage Learning

Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach
Economics
ISBN:
9781337106665
Author:
Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike Shor
Publisher:
Cengage Learning

Managerial Economics & Business Strategy (Mcgraw-…
Economics
ISBN:
9781259290619
Author:
Michael Baye, Jeff Prince
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education