Using the AE model, show the economy in equilibrium. Then, show the impact of an increase in government spending to reduce the unemployment rate. Would the above be considered expansionary or contractionary fiscal policy? Assume the change in government spending in above is $25 billion dollars and MPC = .95. What will be the change in GDP?

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