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Question 7 Using a classical model of the economy, explain the effect of the following on aggregate demand, short run aggregate supply, output and prices in the long run. (a) A 10\% rise in earnings. (b) An increase in real spending by government on education and training. (c) An increase in the average long term real rate of interest from 3\% to 5\%.

          Question 7
Using a classical model of the economy, explain the effect
of the following on aggregate demand, short run aggregate
supply, output and prices in the long run.
(a) A 10\% rise in earnings.
(b) An increase in real spending by government on
education and training.
(c) An increase in the average long term real rate of interest
from 3\% to 5\%.

Question 7
Using a classical model of the economy, explain the effect
of the following on aggregate demand, short run aggregate
supply, output and prices in the long run.
(a) A 10% rise in earnings.
(b) An increase in real spending by government on
education and training.
(c) An increase in the average long term real rate of interest
from 3% to 5%.

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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The classical model assumes flexible prices, full employment in the long run, and that supply creates its own demand (Say's Law). In this model, the long-run aggregate supply (LRAS) is vertical at potential output. Show more…

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Using a classical model of the economy, explain the effect of the following on aggregate demand, short-run aggregate supply, output, and prices in the long run. a) A 10% rise in earnings (b) An increase in real spending by the government on education and training. c) An increase in the average long-term real rate of interest from 3% to 5%.