Use the Model of Dynamic Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

question 9

Essay

Use the model of dynamic aggregate demand and aggregate supply to graphically illustrate the impact of an exceptional weather pattern that results in a one-period glut of food worldwide that reduces food prices (a one-period
negative supply shock) on output and inflation when the economy is initially at long-run equilibrium. Explain the time path of output and inflation in words.

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