Suppose the economy is initially at point 1 on the following graph and that the Fed increases the money supply. Suppose also that individuals hold rational expectations, prices and wages are flexible, and individuals overestimate the increase in aggregate demand (blas upward). On the following graph, use the black point (cross symbol) to show the short-run equilibrium. Then use the grey point (star symbol) to show the long- run equilibrium. PRICE LEVEL 112 106 100 In the short run, the price level GDP is LRAS Natural Real GDR GRAS GRAS AD AD , and Real GDP is Short Run Equlonum ☀ Long Run Equbrum Natural Real GDR. In the long run, the price level is and Real

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In this week’s discussion, we focus on how the market changes when there are changes to the supply or demand of goods and services. (a) “This year the weather smiled on us, and we made a good crop,” said a wheat farmer in Manitoba. “But just as we made a good crop, the economic situation changed.” This quotation brings to mind the saying, “If you are a farmer, the weather is always bad.” How would use economic theory to explain that this saying might be true and what would you suggest the farmer do to make the best of the situation despite good or bad weather? (one paragraph) (b) Along with your textbook reading, review the related videos and article for a background on Canada’s marijuana legalization, then respond to the following questions:Do you see any economic effects not mentioned that might occur in the longer period? What major changes do you see happening with the supply and demand sides of the cannabis market in the long run? (1-2 paragraphs; no mini essay).

Choose an article on a topic (product/good/service) that affects your daily life. Briefly tell us what your article is about. Which aspect of the article's discussion affects your daily life? What factors do you think are influencing the supply and demand of the product/good/service that is the subject of your article? Include the URL of the Web site where you found the article?