PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(LOOSELEAF)
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781260110920
Author: Frank
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 1RQ
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The variables related to the aggregate demand curve and determinants of its slope.

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The aggregate demand curve shows the quantity demand or short-run equilibrium output at different price levels or inflation rate. When the inflation rate increases, the Fed increases the real rate of interest. This will reduce the aggregate expenditure, which in turn reduces the equilibrium level of output in the short run. This inverse relation between the inflation rate and the output level causes a downward sloping aggregate demand curve.

Besides these factors, income, spending, and net export also affect the slope of aggregate demand. When income increases, the consumption also increases, which lower the demand and vice versa. When inflation rate increases, the uncertainty of price in future among households and firms will be less, which in turn reduces the aggregate demand. If the inflation rate increases, the price of domestic goods will increase, which will be more expensive and in turn decreases the export. These factors determine the slope of the demand curve along with the Fed’s behavior.

Economics Concept Introduction

Aggregate demand curve: The aggregate demand curve shows the quantity demand at different price levels.

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