In: Economics
1. How is the short-run different from the long run? What is the main theoretical difference? Use graphs to illustrate.
2. Do you think the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a short-run fluctuation? If so, can the Fed take up policies to mitigate its negative impact on the economy? Explain.
(Hint: What is the nature of this shock? Is it a demand or supply shock? Or, is it different than a regular demand or supply shock the policymakers need to think out of the box to deal with it?)