The graph below depicts an economy where a decline in aggregate demand has caused a recession. This economy's current level of real GDP (Y) is below its long-run equilibrium, which is
a. Without any fiscal policy, we expect the economy to eventually return to full employment on its own. Use the graph below to illustrate that process.
Instructions: Use the tool provided 'New Curve' to plot the appropriate line (2 points total). After placing the curve, double click or tap the question marks next to it and choose whether to label the curve as AS1, LRAS1, or AD from the dropdown.
self-Correction
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b. Assume the government instead enacts (Click to select) fiscal policy to reduce the burden of the recession. Use the graph below to illustrate that process. (Click to select Instructions: Use the tool provided 'New expansionary appropriate line (2 points total). After placing the curve, double click or tap the question marks next to it and choose whether to label the curve as AS, LRAS1, or AD2 from the dropdown.
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