Homework: Homework 11
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24.2 Study Exercise 5 (Static)
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The accompanying diagrams show two economies, A and B. Each are in short-run
equilibrium at point E, where the AD and AS curves intersect. Complete parts (a)
through (d) below.
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a. Explain why in Economy A wages and other factor prices will begin to rise, and
why this will increase firms' unit costs.
At the short-run equilibrium in Economy A, real GDP is
potential GDP,
creating
gap. As a result there is
all factor inputs, including labour. Labour
will emerge in some industries and among some groups of workers.
sales and will therefore
Firms will have
wages. As a result,
wages and other factor prices will begin to rise. Since technology and factor
supplies are
in the adjustment process, this will increase firms' unit
costs
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E
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Real GDP
Economy A
AD
AS