(f) Now assume instead that the government and the Federal Reserve take no policy action in response to the recession. (i) In the long run, will the short-run aggregate supply increase, decrease, or remain unchanged? Explain. (ii) In the long run will the short-run Phillips Curve shift right, left or remain unchanged? Explain.

(f) Now assume instead that the government and the Federal Reserve take no policy action in response to the recession. (i) In the long run, will the short-run aggregate supply increase, decrease, or remain unchanged? Explain. (ii) In the long run will the short-run Phillips Curve shift right, left or remain unchanged? Explain.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter27: Issues In Macroeconomic Theory And Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8P

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