4) Suppose an economy is producing real GDP of $600 billion. Potential GDP is equal to $540 billion, and the MPC is equal to 0.6. i)What kind of a gap (or problem) is this country experiencing? ii) What policy action do you suggest the government to take to eliminate the gap? State both the specific type of policy action and its size. Show your work for partial credit.

4) Suppose an economy is producing real GDP of $600 billion. Potential GDP is equal to $540 billion, and the MPC is equal to 0.6. i)What kind of a gap (or problem) is this country experiencing? ii) What policy action do you suggest the government to take to eliminate the gap? State both the specific type of policy action and its size. Show your work for partial credit.

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter14: Macroeconomic Policy: Tradeoffs, Expectations, Credibility, And Sources Of Business Cycles

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Problem 5E

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