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Chapter 24, Problem 24.4.7PA
Sub part (a):
To determine
Changes in real GDP and potential GDP, inflation, and unemployment .
Sub part (b):
To determine
Changes in unemployment.
Sub part (c):
To determine
Changes in inflation.
Sub part (d):
To determine
Changes in growth of the economy .
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