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If the Fed Thinks There Has Been a Positive Wealth

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If the Fed thinks there has been a positive wealth effect, what sort of change in monetary policy would it be likely to make? What happens if it does not make the change? Illustrate both cases graphically.


Definitions:

Price Ceilings

A government-imposed limit on the price charged for a product to prevent prices from rising to a certain level above equilibrium.

Price Floors

Government or regulatory-set minimum prices for goods or services, aimed at preventing prices from falling too low.

Price

The cost involved in purchasing a specific good or service.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product exceeds its supply, often leading to higher prices.

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