Macroeconomics
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134896441
Author: ABEL, Andrew B., BERNANKE, Ben, CROUSHORE, Dean Darrell
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 11, Problem 2RQ
To determine
To Explain: The means by which the output at full employment is being derived according to the Keynesian model with focus on efficiency wages.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Explain why in our New-Keynesian model, equilibrium out- put (Y) and employment (N) are demand-determined. What is the key parameter driving this result? Explain.
Explain why economic fluctuations happen according to Keynesians. Why do expansions happen, and recessions?
Hayek says that markets will heal themselves and that government should not intervene. How does the AD-AS model reflect Hayek’s idea that governments cannot increase real GDP beyond the level that the free market economy is able to produce?
Do you believe that the Hayek’s classical AD-AS model explain the factors that cause changes (shifts) in AS realistically? Why or why not?
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Is Keynesian economics relevant in today's new normal? In what way? Explain...arrow_forwardDescribe the full employment macroeconomic equilibrium in the ASAD models?arrow_forwardHayek says that markets will heal themselves and that government should not intervene. How does the AD-AS model reflect Hayek’s idea that governments cannot increase real GDP beyond the level that the free market economy is able to produce? Do you believe that the Hayek’s classical AD-AS model explain the factors that cause changes (shifts) in AS realistically? Why or why not?arrow_forward
- What actions might a business owner take during times of economic contraction? In other words, how might the economic indicators directly impact their actions?arrow_forwardWhat would a Keynesian likely recommend in response to a recession? What would a neoclassical likely recommend? Why would a Keynesian policy response not make much sense in response to a minor recession like the one that occurred in 1990? What would be the cost of letting the economy adjust by itself to a new long run equilibrium?arrow_forwardIs fiscal policy, say an increase in government expenditures (G), effective according to the Real Business Cycle (RBC) theory? If it is, should it be used? Explain by using production function, labor market, goods market and asset market equilibrium tools.arrow_forward
- What is the philosophical, economic essence of Keynesian doctrine or “Keynesianism” that emerged from the experience and attempted explanations of the Great Depression ? What would all Keynesians believe, in order to be “Keynesian?”arrow_forwardWhat happens when firms and workers underestimate future prices in the economy? Focus your answer on what would happen to actual output as opposed to the expected potential output. (Course is macroeconomics).arrow_forwardConsider an economy (call it country G) that is implementing climate change legislation more rapidly than other countries (refer to them as ‘row’ for ‘rest of the world’). Explain how this decision by country G could affect its long-run markup. Using diagrams, explain your forecast for the effect of this decision on real wages, inequality and employment in G in the new equilibrium. In the light of your findings, what advice would you give to a policy maker in G?arrow_forward
- Empirical studies indicate that the long-run trend in real GDP of the USA has an upward trend. How is this possible given business cycles and macroeconomic fluctuations? What factors explain the upward trend despite the cycles?arrow_forwardWhat is supply-side or "trickle-down" economics? Why do Keynesians reject supply-side economics? Does the history of the marginal income tax structure in the U.S. support or challenge the idea of tickle down economics?arrow_forwardA key difference between neoclassical and Keynesian economists is how to predict and treat the future growth of the economy. Neoclassicalists believe the focus should be on ____________ and Keynesians believe the focus should be on _________________. A, B, C, OR D ONE ANSWER A short-term problems; long-term problems B long-term problems; short-term problems C long-term problems; long-term problems D short-term problems; short-term problemsarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...EconomicsISBN:9781305506756Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...EconomicsISBN:9781305506725Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Exploring EconomicsEconomicsISBN:9781544336329Author:Robert L. SextonPublisher:SAGE Publications, Inc
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)EconomicsISBN:9781305585126Author:N. Gregory MankiwPublisher:Cengage Learning
Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506756
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506725
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Exploring Economics
Economics
ISBN:9781544336329
Author:Robert L. Sexton
Publisher:SAGE Publications, Inc
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:9781305585126
Author:N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher:Cengage Learning