Consider the Following Misperceptions Model of the Economy

question 40

Essay

Consider the following misperceptions model of the economy.
AD: Y = 600 + 10(M/P)
SRAS: Y = + P - Pe
Okun's Law: (Y - ) / = -2(u - )
Let = 750,= 0.05,M = 600,and Pe = 40.
(a)What is the price level?
(b)Suppose there is an unanticipated increase in the nominal money supply to 800.What is the short-run equilibrium level of output,the unemployment rate,and the price level?
(c)When price expectations adjust fully,what is the price level?

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

A method where interest is calculated and added to the principal balance each month, leading to interest earning interest over time.

Annual Effective Rate

The interest rate on a loan or investment, adjusted for compounding over a one-year period.

Monthly

Occurring, produced, or done every month.

Semi-Annually Compounded

Interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal on a half-yearly basis.