Consider an economy where the potential output is equal to the equilibrium output (i.e., 7 =Y) and the country is running a budget deficit (i.e., G>T). Suppose that the households in this economy become very thrifty. a. Using the IS-LM model, illustrate (draw a graph) and explain what happens to r and Y due to increasing thriftiness. b. If the government wants to stabilize output Y at its potential Y and balance the budget at the same time, illustrate (Draw a graph ) and explain what combination of monetary and fiscal policies should be implemented.

Consider an economy where the potential output is equal to the equilibrium output (i.e., 7 =Y) and the country is running a budget deficit (i.e., G>T). Suppose that the households in this economy become very thrifty. a. Using the IS-LM model, illustrate (draw a graph) and explain what happens to r and Y due to increasing thriftiness. b. If the government wants to stabilize output Y at its potential Y and balance the budget at the same time, illustrate (Draw a graph ) and explain what combination of monetary and fiscal policies should be implemented.

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