When a Negative Supply Shock Occurs It Is Extremely Important

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Essay

When a negative supply shock occurs it is extremely important for monetary policymakers to discern whether or not potential output has decreased.Why does that matter?

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

The price level and real GDP that occurs when (1) the actual price level equals the expected price level, (2) real GDP supplied equals potential output, and (3) real GDP supplied equals real GDP demanded.

Aggregate Demand Curve

Represents the total quantity of all goods and services that households, businesses, and government are willing to buy at each price level in an economy.

Recessionary Gap

A situation where the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is lower than the potential GDP, indicating underperformance in an economy.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply

The total production of goods and services available in an economy at different price levels in the short term, often influenced by temporary factors.