Country Alpha and Country Beta both start with GDP per capit…
Country Alpha and Country Beta both start with GDP per capita of $5,000. Alpha grows at 2% per year; Beta grows at 5% per year. Approximately how many years will it take for Beta’s GDP per capita to be AT LEAST DOUBLE Alpha’s?
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A student proposes: (1) Lower the reserve ratio from 15% to 5%; (2) Print money to fund government infrastructure (roads); (3) Subsidize university education. Evaluate each component’s effect on LONG-RUN price level and LONG-RUN real GDP per capita.
Read DetailsIn 2021, the Fed expanded M2 by approximately 26%. Real GDP…
In 2021, the Fed expanded M2 by approximately 26%. Real GDP grew approximately 5.7%. Using pi = % change M – % change Y and assuming stable velocity, what inflation rate does the theory predict, and how does this compare to actual CPI inflation of 4.7% in 2021?
Read DetailsThe rational expectations school argues that a CREDIBLE disi…
The rational expectations school argues that a CREDIBLE disinflation announcement could shift pi^e downward immediately, reducing the sacrifice ratio. Paul Volcker’s 1979-1983 disinflation was considered credible, yet unemployment still rose to 9.7%. Which explanation BEST reconciles these facts?
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