The Firms and Workers in Alpha Form Expectations Adaptively

question 51

Essay

The firms and workers in Alpha form expectations adaptively. The firms and workers in Omega form expectations rationally. Their otherwise identical economies are initially in equilibrium at the natural level of output with 10 percent inflation. The central banks of both Alpha and Omega make credible commitments to reduce the growth rates of money until they achieve 2 percent inflation. Compare and contrast the adjustment process to the new equilibrium at the lower rate of inflation in both countries.

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