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Econ Exam 3
CH 10
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Economics
12th Grade
04/14/2010

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Term
Long Run Equilibrium
Definition
Y=Yp
U=Un
Real wage remains constant (W/P)
P and W vary proportionately
Term
Short Run Equilibrium
Definition
Y↑
P↑
U↓
Term
Long Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) Shifts
Definition
Right(K↑, Labor↑, Tech↑)
Left(War, Famine, Opposite right shifts)
Term
Agg Demand Curve:
Definition
AD = C + G + I + NX
(-)Slope due to increase in price level resulting in a decrease in real wealth and consumption
Term
Short Run Agg Supply (SRAS):
Definition
Fastened to LRAS (shifts with it)
P↑ -> Profit↑ -> Produce More;
(+)Slope Shift Up/Left (Wages↑, Production↑)
Shifts Up Left due to Wages↑
Term
Natural Rate Hypothesis:
Definition
Developed by Friedman
Reducing U below Un by keeping AD high -Only works in SR. Eventually P↑
--SRAS shifts bringing us back to LR: ---P↑ U↑, Y↓
Term
Keynes Law:
Definition
Demand creates supply

When AD shifts right and firms believe it's permanent, Yp↑ as LRAS shifts right because firms expand

Criticizes NRH
Term
Natural Unemployment
Definition
Un = Frictional + Structural
Term
Okun's Law: Yp-Y/Yp = ?
Definition
2[U-Un]
Term
Appropriate Gov Policy when at recessionary gap:
Definition
Monetary Policy : Lower interest rates
Fiscal Policy : Purchase more goods and services
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