Who are John Maynard Keynes and Friederich von Hayek and what
are their economic theories? What economic events inspired these
theorists to come up with their arguments and in what time periods
did they come about? How does each relate their theory to the
proper functions of government and what is their reasoning for
doing so? How are these models used in the world today. Lastly,
what are some pros and cons of each economic model? Be specific and
provide...
"History of Economic Thought" short answer question
Why is John Maynard Keynes considered to be such an important
figure in the development of economic thinking, and what are the
major strengths and weaknesses of his contributions? Discuss.
John Maynard Keynes wrote his famous work, "The General
Theory of Employment, Interest and Money", in 1936.
1. Did Keynes believe the economy was self regulating, as is
portrayed in chapter 9 of the text.
2. What is the classical view of the macroeconomy and
unemployment?
3. Explain what was happening in the 1930's that might lead
Keynes to question the classical position on the macroeconomy.
4. What is the marginal propensity to consume?
5. What is the multiplier?
Suppose...
In his Treatise on Money (1930) John Maynard
Keynes adopted definitions of saving and investment which
also recognized the possibility of their divergence. How
does Keynes’s logic contrast with Hayek’s logic?
economics
About John Maynard Keynes
1.Explain the 4 tenets of the classical position.
2.Consequences of Pease: explain Keynes concerns regarding the
Armistice
3.What did Keynes really mean by “in the long run we are all
dead>”
4.Explain how the multiplier can achieve full employment
5.What did Keynes have to say about Marx and Marxism
6.Explain Keynes critique of Smith’s invisible hand doctrine
7.What was Keyne position regarding the gold standard?
According to Sir John Maynard Keynes IS curve is impacted by
stable and unstable components. Identify the stable and unstable
components of IS curve and explain the reasons for instability?
According to the book “The General Theory of Employment,
Interest, and Money, John Maynard Keynes purposed the theory of
liquidity preference to explain the factors that determine an
economy’s interest rate. (i) State the definition of the theory of
liquidity preference. (ii) How does the theory of
liquidity preference explain downward-sloping aggregate-demand
curve? Explain your answer in both words and diagrams.
Although not explicitly mentioned in Chapter 20, John Maynard
Keynes is considered a foundational source in the understanding of
macroeconomics. After performing research outside the textbook,
please explain in three well-structured paragraphs the basic
principles of the New Keynesian Economics and how
it addresses perceived limitations to classic Keynesian theory.