In the fictional country of Zandora, the economy is currently producing 3,500 trillion dollars, while the potential output is 4,100 trillion dollars. The government wants to use tax policy to help close this gap, and the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.8. Should the government increase or decrease taxes, and by how much?

In the fictional country of Econlandia, the economy is producing 1,400 trillion dollars in 2026, while the potential output is 1,600 trillion dollars. Which kind of gap do we have, and what type of fiscal policy should the government use to close the gap?

What was the New Left?

In the fictional country of Econland, the economy is producing 800 trillion dollars in 2023, while the potential output is 900 trillion dollars. The government wants to close the gap by changing taxes. Which kind of gap do we have, and should the government decrease or increase taxes?

According to Huey Long in “Every Man a King,” what do the promises of the Declaration of Independence mean? (By promises, I mean “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that there are certain inalienable rights for the people, and among them are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness“ and the idea that “all men are created equal.”) (Huey Long, “Every Man a King” and “Share Our Wealth,” 1934)

In the fictional country of Valtoria, the economy is producing 6,500 trillion dollars in 2035, while the potential output is 6,200 trillion dollars. Which type of gap does this create, and without government intervention, does the SRAS curve shift to the right or left to close the gap?

In the year 2022, the actual real GDP of Economica was $1.2 trillion, while the potential real GDP was $1.5 trillion. Based on these figures, what type of output gap is Economica experiencing, and what is the size of that gap?

What happens when both supply and demand decrease simultaneously?

Table for Goods in the Country of TradetopiaGoodsQuantity in 2023Price in 2023Quantity in 2024Price in 2024Wheat (per kg)500 kg$4500 kg$5Jackets (per unit)100 units$50100 units$55Base Year: 2023What is the CPI in 2024 in Economixia?

If there is an increase in the supply of bicycles, what will happen to the equilibrium price and quantity?