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Chapter 16, Problem 5P
To determine
(a)
To find:
The short-run equilibrium point at which the economy can be stabilized using expansionary fiscal policy.
To determine
(b)
To explain:
The result of applying an appropriate fiscal policy.
To determine
(c)
To explain:
The result in long-term if no fiscal policy is applied.
To determine
(d)
To find:
The short-run equilibrium point at which the economy can be stabilized using contractionary fiscal policy.
To determine
(e)
To explain:
The result of applying an appropriate fiscal policy.
To determine
(f)
To explain:
The result in long-term if no fiscal policy is applied.
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