Consider an economy where the natural rate of unemployment rate is 5% and real GDP at full employment is $3.50 billion. Consumers' spending behavior is described by the equation: C = 150 + 0.75DI, while firms' investment behavior is described by the equation I = 300 + 0.2Y - 750r. Trade is allowed and currently imports are defined by the equation IM = 250 + 0.2Y. In 2016, exports is fixed at $300 million and government spending is fixed at $800 million. Furthermore, in the same year, tax rate is 20% and the interest rate is 8%. (Question 5 of 15) Describe the economy in 2016. (complete the sentences below) In 2016, the economy is in v gap, and unemployment is v the natural rate of unemployment. The government is operating with v and the international segment of the economy has

Consider an economy where the natural rate of unemployment rate is 5% and real GDP at full employment is $3.50 billion. Consumers' spending behavior is described by the equation: C = 150 + 0.75DI, while firms' investment behavior is described by the equation I = 300 + 0.2Y - 750r. Trade is allowed and currently imports are defined by the equation IM = 250 + 0.2Y. In 2016, exports is fixed at $300 million and government spending is fixed at $800 million. Furthermore, in the same year, tax rate is 20% and the interest rate is 8%. (Question 5 of 15) Describe the economy in 2016. (complete the sentences below) In 2016, the economy is in v gap, and unemployment is v the natural rate of unemployment. The government is operating with v and the international segment of the economy has

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