Aggregate Demand and Supply Model
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What is a result of a demand shock in the short run?

  • Lower price level and lower real GDP
  • Lower price level and higher real GDP
  • No change in price level or real GDP
  • Higher price level and higher real GDP (correct)
  • Demand-pull inflation is caused by a decrease in aggregate demand.

    False

    What type of inflation results from rising production costs?

    Cost-Push Inflation

    __________ policies involve fiscal measures such as government spending and taxes to manage inflation and unemployment.

    <p>Demand-side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following policies with their descriptions:

    <p>Fiscal Policy = Control of interest rates and money supply Monetary Policy = Government expenditure and tax adjustments Supply-side Policies = Reforms to increase productivity Incomes Policy = Control over wages and prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of inflation is characterized by higher input prices leading to lower output?

    <p>Cost-Push Inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Incomes policy strictly allows for free market adjustments without any intervention.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of supply-side policies?

    <p>To increase productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Demand shocks lead the economy back to potential GDP with __________ prices over time.

    <p>higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fiscal policy primarily influence?

    <p>Taxation and government spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Aggregate Demand (AD) formula C + I + G + (X - M) represent?

    <p>The total quantity of goods demanded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A shift in the Aggregate Demand curve is caused by changes in the quantity of goods demanded due to price level changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which curve represents the relationship between price levels and quantity of goods supplied in the short run?

    <p>SRAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ curve is vertical in the long run, indicating that price levels do not affect the quantity of real GDP supplied.

    <p>LRAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the economic factors with their influences on the Aggregate Supply (AS) curves:

    <p>Increased labor force = Shifts the LRAS curve to the right Natural disasters = Shifts the SRAS curve to the left Technological advancements = Shifts the LRAS curve to the right Supply shock = Shifts the SRAS curve to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during a supply shock?

    <p>Production costs increase, leading to stagflation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Short-run equilibrium in an economy occurs when AD and LRAS intersect.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one factor that could cause a shift in the Aggregate Demand curve.

    <p>Changes in government policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the short run, firms produce more when __________ rise due to the upward sloping nature of the SRAS curve.

    <p>prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that shifts the LRAS curve?

    <p>Natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aggregate Demand (AD) and Aggregate Supply (AS)

    • The AD-AS model explains short-run fluctuations in real GDP and price levels.
    • The intersection of the AD curve and the short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve determines real GDP and price levels.

    Aggregate Demand (AD)

    • Represents the total quantity of goods and services demanded by households, businesses, government, and foreign buyers at various price levels.
    • AD is expressed as: C + I + G + (X - M), where:
      • C: Consumption
      • I: Investment
      • G: Government purchases
      • X: Exports
      • M: Imports

    Shifts and Movement Along the AD Curve

    • Movement along the AD curve is caused by changes in the price level, while holding other factors constant.
    • Shifts in the AD curve are caused by changes in external factors such as:
      • Changes in government policies (e.g., taxes, spending)
      • Interest rate changes by the central bank (RBA)
      • Changes in expectations of households and firms
      • Changes in foreign variables (e.g., exchange rates)

    Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS)

    • The SRAS Curve shows the relationship between price levels and the quantity of goods and services supplied in the short run.
    • The SRAS curve is upward sloping because firms produce more when prices rise, as input costs tend to adjust more slowly than product prices.
    • Factors influencing SRAS shifts:
      • Expected changes in future prices
      • Adjustments due to errors in past price expectations
      • Unexpected changes in natural resource prices (e.g., oil)
      • Natural disasters

    Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS)

    • The LRAS Curve is a vertical line representing the long-run relationship between price levels and real GDP.
    • In the long run, increases in price levels do not affect the quantity of real GDP supplied.
    • Factors that shift the LRAS curve:
      • Increase in labor force and capital stock
      • Technological advancements
      • Increase in resources

    Macroeconomic Equilibrium

    • Short-run equilibrium is determined by the intersection of AD and SRAS.
    • Long-run equilibrium occurs when AD and SRAS intersect along the LRAS curve, bringing the economy to its potential GDP.

    Economic Shocks and Adjustments

    • Supply Shock: A sudden increase in production costs (e.g., oil prices) shifts the SRAS curve to the left, leading to lower real GDP and higher prices (stagflation).
    • Demand Shock: An increase in AD raises both the price level and real GDP in the short run. Over time, adjustments bring the economy back to potential GDP with higher prices.

    Inflation Types

    • Demand-Pull Inflation: Driven by an increase in aggregate demand, leading to higher prices and output.
    • Cost-Push Inflation: Caused by rising production costs (e.g., higher input prices) that reduce supply, leading to higher prices and lower output (stagflation).

    Policies to Address Inflation and Unemployment

    • Demand-side policies:
      • Fiscal policy (government spending and taxes)
      • Monetary policy (control of interest rates and money supply)
    • Supply-side policies: Structural reforms and policies to increase productivity
    • Incomes policy: Control over wages and prices to manage inflation

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of the Aggregate Demand (AD) and Aggregate Supply (AS) model, highlighting how they explain short-run economic fluctuations. Participants will engage with key concepts such as the components of AD, shifts in the AD curve, and the factors that influence it.

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