The Short-Run Equilibrium in the Dynamic Model of Aggregate Demand

question 45

Multiple Choice

The short-run equilibrium in the dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply is determined by the intersection of the:

• A)DAD_t and DAS_{t - 1}.
• B)DAD_t and DAS_t.
• C)Y_t and DAS_t.
• D)DAD_{t - 1} and Y_t.

Understand how the free-rider problem affects the provision of public goods.

Analyze conditions under which public goods should be provided to enhance social welfare.

Calculate the efficient number of public goods based on marginal cost and marginal social benefit.

Understand the concept of marginal social benefit and marginal social cost in the context of public goods and common resources.

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