Given the central macroeconomic debate: will the economy self-adjust on its own or does the government need to intervene. What would Keynes say are the main reasons why, during a contraction, the economy won’t self adjust?
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Insufficient aggregate demand: Keynes would argue that during a contraction, the economy experiences a decrease in aggregate demand, which leads to lower production, income, and employment. This decrease in demand can be due to various factors such as reduced Show more…
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