VII. Assume that the economy starts at the natural level of output. Now suppose there is a decline in business confidence, so that investment demand falls for any interest rate. a. In an AD-AS diagram, show what happens to output and the price level in the short run and the medium run. b. What happens to the unemployment rate in the short run and in the medium run?

VII. Assume that the economy starts at the natural level of output. Now suppose there is a decline in business confidence, so that investment demand falls for any interest rate. a. In an AD-AS diagram, show what happens to output and the price level in the short run and the medium run. b. What happens to the unemployment rate in the short run and in the medium run?

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter22: Aggregate Demand And Aggregate Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16P

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