Suppose the Potential Level of Real GDP for a Hypothetical

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Essay

Suppose the potential level of real GDP for a hypothetical economy is $250 and the price level (P) initially is 100.Use the following short-run aggregate supply schedules below to answer the questions. (a) What will be the short-run level of real GDP if the price level rises unexpectedly from 100 to 110 because of an increase in aggregate demand? Falls unexpectedly from 100 to 90 because of a decrease in aggregate demand? Explain each situation.(b) What will be the long-run level of real GDP when the price level rises from 100 to 110? Falls from 100 to 90? Explain each situation.

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Market Price

The current market value at which an asset or service is up for sale or purchase.

External Benefits

Positive effects experienced by those not directly involved in an economic transaction.

Efficient Equilibrium

A state in which resources are allocated in the most efficient manner, leaving no potential for reallocating resources to make someone better off without making someone else worse off.

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