a) What is Walras Law? Explain using appropriate equations.( 10
marks)
b) What is the justification for bb curve (bond market function)
that is positively sloped and rather elastic? ( 15 marks)
c) Despite the disadvantages, why is fixed exchange rate
preferred ( 10 marks)
Walras’ Law
In class, for the definition of tax distorted competitive
equilibrium, I stated that the prices and allocations must satisfy
the government budget constraint. Show that this requirement is
redundant.
What is a Phillips Curve? What are its policy
implications?
2. What is the Investment element in Aggregate Demand? What role
does the interest rate play in determining the level of
Investment?