In: Economics
For each of the following situations, use an AD/AS model to
describe what happens to price levels and output in Canada in the
short run. In each case, assume the economy starts in long- and
short-run equilibrium, and describe the appropriate shifts in the
AS or AD curves.
Instructions: You may select more than one answer.
Click the box with a check mark for correct answers, and click to
empty the box for the wrong answers.
a. A stock market crash reduces people’s wealth.
b. The spread of democracy around the world increases consumer
confidence in Canada.
c. The European economy crashes.
d. Canada enters into an arms race with China, resulting in a
significant increase in military spending.
e. A revolution in Iran results in a significant reduction in the
world’s supply of oil.
f. Terrorist activities temporarily halt the ability of Canadians
to engage in certain productive activities such as transportation
and finance.
g. Intel develops a new computer chip that is faster and cheaper
than previous chips.
h. A summer of perfect weather in the Midwest leads to record
harvests of corn, wheat, and soybeans.
(a) When the stock market crashes the people's wealth.
(b) The spread of democracy around the world increases consumer confidence in Canada.
(c) The European econmy crashes:
(d) Canada enters into an arms race with China, resulting in a significant increase in military spending.
(e) A revolution in Iran results in a significant reduction in the world’s supply of oil.
(f) Terrorist activities temporarily halt the ability of Canadians to engage in certain productive activities
(g) Intel develops a new computer chip that is faster and cheaper than previous chips.
(h) A summer of perfect weather in the Midwest leads to record harvests of corn, wheat, and soybeans