-The Figure Above Shows the Initial Aggregate Demand Curve, AD₀

question 131

Essay

-The figure above shows the initial aggregate demand curve, AD₀, the initial short-run aggregate supply curve, SAS₀, and the long-run aggregate supply curve, LAS. The points in the figure show possible combinations of real GDP and the price level at which the economy of Atlantia is in macroeconomic equilibrium. The economy is initially at point A. Then, Atlantia's oil producers form a price-fixing organization and increase the price of oil. Suppose that potential GDP does not change and that Atlantia's Central Bank responds by increasing the quantity of money. Draw necessary curves in the figure to show the effects of this on Atlantia's real GDP and price level.
a) In the short run, what happens to aggregate supply and aggregate demand?
b) What are the new short-run equilibrium real GDP and price level?
c) In the long run, if Atlantia's continue to hike the price of oil and the Central Bank continues to increase the quantity of money, what happens to aggregate supply and aggregate demand?
d) If Atlantia's oil producers continue to hike the price of oil and Atlantia's Central Bank responds by increasing the quantity of money, what process unfolds?

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Encompasses all the indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and factory equipment depreciation.

Unit Product Costs

The total expense incurred to create a product divided by the number of units produced, encompassing both direct and indirect costs.

Machine-Hour

A unit of measure representing the operation of a machine for one hour, used in allocating manufacturing overhead costs to products.

Selling Price

The amount of money a customer pays to buy a product or service, determined by various factors including cost, market demand, and competition.