a. Consider the aggregate production function below, where point A indicates current GDP per worker, which is also a steady state. Suppose Thanos erases half the population, and there is no change in technology. Indicate where the point would most likely move in the short run. GDP per worker A Capital per worker Production function

a. Consider the aggregate production function below, where point A indicates current GDP per worker, which is also a steady state. Suppose Thanos erases half the population, and there is no change in technology. Indicate where the point would most likely move in the short run. GDP per worker A Capital per worker Production function

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Chapter17: Economic Growth: Resources, Technology, Ideas And Institutions

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