Assume that an economy is experiencing simultaneous equilibrium in both the product market and money market. Furthermore, assume the MPC is currently around a normal level of 0.65 and the sensitivity of real money demand to also around a normal level. Based on this information, answer the following questions: a) Using the AD-AS model and IS-LM model illustrate the impact of an expansionary fiscal policy. Label the initial points in both diagrams as A and the new points following the policy change as B.

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Assume that an economy is experiencing simultaneous equilibrium in both the product market and money market. Furthermore, assume the MPC is currently around a normal level of 0.65 and the sensitivity of real money demand to also around a normal level. Based on this information, answer the following questions:

a) Using the AD-AS model and IS-LM model illustrate the impact of an expansionary fiscal policy. Label the initial points in both diagrams as A and the new points following the policy change as B.

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