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The document discusses the importance of fiscal policy in managing economic activity through government spending and taxation to achieve macroeconomic goals like growth and stability. It outlines the components, types, objectives, tools, and challenges of fiscal policy, as well as the implications of public debt and implicit liabilities. Additionally, it explains how expansionary and contractionary fiscal policies can address recessionary and inflationary gaps, respectively, and the multiplier effects of tax changes on economic output.

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The document discusses the importance of fiscal policy in managing economic activity through government spending and taxation to achieve macroeconomic goals like growth and stability. It outlines the components, types, objectives, tools, and challenges of fiscal policy, as well as the implications of public debt and implicit liabilities. Additionally, it explains how expansionary and contractionary fiscal policies can address recessionary and inflationary gaps, respectively, and the multiplier effects of tax changes on economic output.

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COMPILATION for revision of Macroeconomic Policy (Mid Sem) using Generative AI

By- Parth Gupta- FPM Scholar(Public Policy & Economics Track), MDI

LinkedIn ID- www.linkedin.com/in/guptaparth0612

Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and taxation to influence
a country’s economic activity. It is a critical tool used by governments to manage
economic growth, control inflation, reduce unemployment, and stabilize the
economy. The government adjusts its fiscal policy depending on whether it wants
to stimulate or cool down the economy, with a focus on achieving
macroeconomic goals like sustainable growth and price stability.

Components of Fiscal Policy:

1. Government Spending: The government can directly influence economic


activity by increasing or decreasing its expenditure. Public investments in
infrastructure, healthcare, education, and defense are common forms of
spending that can stimulate job creation and economic growth.
2. Taxation: Taxes are another vital component of fiscal policy. The
government can alter tax rates or introduce new taxes to either encourage
more private sector investment and consumption (by lowering taxes) or to
curb inflationary pressures (by raising taxes).

Types of Fiscal Policy:

1. Expansionary Fiscal Policy: This is used during periods of economic


slowdown or recession. The government increases spending and/or cuts
taxes to stimulate demand, boost production, and create jobs. Expansionary
fiscal policy is often associated with higher budget deficits because the
government may need to borrow money to cover the increased spending.
2. Contractionary Fiscal Policy: This is employed when the economy is
overheating, which might lead to high inflation. The government may
reduce spending or increase taxes to cool down demand, curb inflation, and
stabilize the economy. The aim is to create budget surpluses or reduce the
budget deficit.

Key Objectives of Fiscal Policy:

• Economic Growth: By strategically investing in infrastructure and human


capital, governments can foster long-term economic growth.
• Reducing Unemployment: During downturns, expansionary fiscal policy
can create jobs and reduce unemployment through public projects and
incentivizing private-sector hiring.
• Price Stability: Fiscal policy can be used to combat inflation or deflation.
For example, higher taxes can reduce consumer demand, cooling down
inflationary pressures.
• Income Redistribution: Through progressive taxation and welfare
programs, fiscal policy can address income inequality by redistributing
wealth within the economy.

Tools of Fiscal Policy:

1. Automatic Stabilizers: These are built-in mechanisms that naturally


counterbalance economic fluctuations. Examples include unemployment
benefits and progressive taxation. When the economy slows,
unemployment benefits increase automatically, providing income support
to households and stabilizing demand.
2. Discretionary Fiscal Policy: These are deliberate changes in government
spending or taxation that require legislative approval. Examples include
stimulus packages or specific tax incentives aimed at promoting certain
industries or activities.

Challenges of Fiscal Policy:

• Time Lags: Implementing fiscal policy changes can take time due to the
legislative process, meaning they may not have an immediate effect when
needed.
• Debt and Deficit: Expansionary fiscal policy can lead to increased
government debt if financed through borrowing. Managing the balance
between stimulating the economy and maintaining sustainable debt levels
is often a delicate task.
• Political Constraints: Fiscal policy is often influenced by political
considerations, which can sometimes lead to suboptimal decision-making.

In summary, fiscal policy is a powerful tool for shaping economic outcomes, but
it must be used carefully to balance the competing goals of growth, stability, and
equity. The effectiveness of fiscal policy depends on timely implementation,
sound economic analysis, and fiscal discipline to avoid unintended consequences
like excessive debt or inflation.

What Fiscal Policy Is and Why It Is an Important Tool in Managing


Economic Fluctuations:

• Definition: Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and


taxation to influence a country's economic activity.
• Economic Fluctuations: It helps manage economic fluctuations by
stimulating growth during downturns (recessions) and cooling down the
economy during booms.
• Macro Goals: Fiscal policy aims to achieve macroeconomic objectives
such as sustainable growth, reducing unemployment, controlling inflation,
and maintaining fiscal stability.
• Direct Impact: By changing spending or taxes, the government can
directly influence aggregate demand, consumption, and investment.

Expansionary and Contractionary Fiscal Policies:

• Expansionary Fiscal Policy:


o Government Spending: Increase in public sector spending on
infrastructure, healthcare, education, and defense to boost demand.
o Tax Cuts: Reduction in taxes (personal income tax, corporate tax)
to increase disposable income and encourage consumer spending
and business investments.
o Purpose: Typically used during recessions to stimulate economic
activity, reduce unemployment, and prevent deflation.
• Contractionary Fiscal Policy:
o Spending Cuts: Reduction in government spending to decrease
overall demand.
o Tax Increases: Raising taxes to reduce disposable income, thereby
reducing consumer spending and controlling inflation.
o Purpose: Used during periods of high inflation or an overheating
economy to reduce demand and stabilize prices.

Why Fiscal Policy Has a Multiplier Effect:


• Multiplier Effect: Refers to the process where an initial increase in
government spending (or a tax cut) leads to a larger overall increase in
national income and output.
o Spending Example: When the government spends on a public
project, workers get paid, they spend their income on goods and
services, creating further economic activity.
o Tax Cut Example: When taxes are cut, consumers have more
disposable income, leading to increased consumption, which boosts
business revenues and leads to more investment.
• Automatic Stabilizers: These are mechanisms that automatically adjust
fiscal policy to counterbalance economic fluctuations without the need for
new legislation.
o Unemployment Benefits: In a recession, more people receive
unemployment benefits, which supports consumption, reducing the
severity of the downturn.
o Progressive Taxation: In boom periods, higher incomes are taxed
at higher rates, which reduces excessive demand.
o Impact on Multiplier: Automatic stabilizers reduce the size of the
multiplier effect during booms (by curbing excessive growth) and
increase it during recessions (by supporting demand).

Why Governments Calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Budget Balance:

• Definition: The cyclically adjusted budget balance (CABB) measures the


government’s budget balance after adjusting for the effects of the economic
cycle (i.e., accounting for whether the economy is in a boom or recession).
• Purpose:
o Understanding Fiscal Health: It helps assess the underlying fiscal
position of a government, excluding the temporary effects of the
economic cycle.
o Policy Guidance: Provides insights into whether the government is
running a structural deficit (persistent deficit regardless of the
economic cycle) or surplus, guiding long-term fiscal planning.
o Avoiding Misinterpretation: Without this adjustment, budget
deficits in a recession might be misinterpreted as poor fiscal
management when they are the result of automatic stabilizers at
work. Similarly, surpluses during booms could lead to overly
optimistic views of the fiscal situation.

Why a Large Public Debt May Be a Cause for Concern:

1. Interest Payments:
o A significant portion of government revenue may be used to service
debt, i.e., pay interest. This reduces the amount available for other
essential government spending such as healthcare, education, and
infrastructure development.
2. Crowding Out Private Investment:
o Large public debt can lead to higher interest rates as the government
competes with the private sector for available funds. This makes
borrowing more expensive for businesses, potentially crowding out
private investments and slowing economic growth.
3. Debt Sustainability:
o If public debt grows faster than the economy, it may become
unsustainable. This means the government could struggle to meet
future debt obligations, leading to a risk of default or the need for
austerity measures.
4. Higher Taxes or Reduced Spending:
o To manage large public debt, governments may need to increase
taxes or cut public spending, both of which can have negative effects
on economic growth and public welfare.
5. Risk to Sovereign Credit Rating:
o A growing public debt can affect the country’s credit rating, making
it more expensive to borrow in the future. A downgrade in the
sovereign credit rating can increase borrowing costs and lead to
reduced investor confidence.
6. Inflationary Pressures:
o Governments might finance large debts by printing more money,
leading to inflation. This reduces the purchasing power of citizens
and erodes savings.
7. Reduced Flexibility in Fiscal Policy:
o With a large portion of revenue tied up in debt servicing,
governments have less flexibility to implement countercyclical
fiscal policies (such as stimulus packages) during economic
downturns or emergencies like pandemics.

Why Implicit Liabilities of the Government Are Also a Cause for Concern:

1. Future Financial Obligations:


o Implicit liabilities refer to commitments that the government is not
legally obligated to pay at the present time but is expected to meet
in the future. These include promises like pension payments,
healthcare for aging populations, and social security benefits.
o These liabilities are not accounted for in the current public debt
figures but represent significant future obligations that can strain
government finances.
2. Growing Demographic Pressures:
o In many countries, aging populations will significantly increase the
government's implicit liabilities, particularly in terms of pensions
and healthcare costs. Without reform, these future costs could be
unmanageable.
3. Contingent Liabilities:
o Implicit liabilities also include contingent liabilities, which arise
from guarantees or promises the government has made, such as
bailing out failing financial institutions or businesses. If triggered,
these could dramatically increase public debt.
4. Uncertainty and Risk:
o The size and timing of implicit liabilities are uncertain, which makes
it difficult to plan for and manage them. If economic conditions
worsen or demographic trends change unexpectedly, the cost of
implicit liabilities can increase sharply.
5. Impact on Fiscal Sustainability:
o Since implicit liabilities can convert into explicit debts in the future,
they represent a hidden fiscal burden. This can undermine long-term
fiscal sustainability if not managed through proper reforms or
adjustments in policies like pensions and healthcare.
6. Undermining Investor Confidence:
o When implicit liabilities are not well-quantified or addressed, they
can lead to uncertainty about the government's future financial
obligations. This can reduce investor confidence, increase the risk
premium on government debt, and lead to higher borrowing costs.

In summary, both large public debt and implicit liabilities represent significant
risks to a government’s financial health. While explicit debt is an immediate
concern due to interest obligations and borrowing costs, implicit liabilities pose
a longer-term risk that can burden future generations and undermine fiscal
sustainability.
Types of Deficits and Budget Bifurcation:

Here’s a clear explanation of the different types of deficits, along with a


breakdown of the budget into revenue and capital components. I'll first explain,
then follow it with a simple diagram format:

Types of Deficits:

1. Fiscal Deficit:
o The difference between the government’s total expenditure and its
total revenue (excluding borrowings).
o Formula: Fiscal Deficit = Total Expenditure - (Total Revenue -
Borrowings)
2. Revenue Deficit:
o Occurs when the government’s revenue expenditure exceeds its
revenue receipts.
o Formula: Revenue Deficit = Revenue Expenditure - Revenue
Receipts
o Indicates the shortfall in the government’s ability to meet day-to-day
expenses using revenue receipts.
3. Primary Deficit:
o The fiscal deficit minus interest payments on previous borrowings.
o Formula: Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payments
o This shows the current fiscal deficit without the burden of past debts.
4. Effective Revenue Deficit:
o Revenue deficit adjusted for grants given to states and other entities
for the creation of capital assets.
o Formula: Effective Revenue Deficit = Revenue Deficit - Grants
for Capital Assets
o Aims to show a better measure of deficit by considering productive
grants.

Budget Bifurcation:

The government budget is divided into Revenue and Capital categories:

A. Revenue Budget:

• Revenue Receipts:
o Tax Revenue: Income from taxes like income tax, GST, corporate
tax, etc.
o Non-Tax Revenue: Income from sources like interest, dividends,
profits from government enterprises, and fees.
• Revenue Expenditure:
o Expenditure required for the day-to-day functioning of the
government, such as salaries, subsidies, and interest payments.
o Does not create any capital assets or reduce liabilities.

B. Capital Budget:

• Capital Receipts:
o Receipts that create liabilities or reduce assets, such as loans,
disinvestment (sale of government assets), and recovery of loans.
• Capital Expenditure:
o Expenditure on the acquisition of assets like infrastructure, schools,
hospitals, etc.
o Leads to the creation of long-term assets or reduction of liabilities
o

Here's a breakdown of how expansionary fiscal policy closes a recessionary gap


and how contractionary fiscal policy closes an inflationary gap:

1. Expansionary Fiscal Policy to Close a Recessionary Gap:

• Recessionary Gap: This occurs when actual GDP is below potential GDP,
indicating that the economy is underperforming, with unemployment
above its natural rate.
• Expansionary Fiscal Policy: The government increases spending or
reduces taxes to stimulate demand and push the economy toward its full
potential. The goal is to close the output gap by boosting aggregate demand
(AD).

Steps:

1. Increase in Government Spending: This directly raises aggregate


demand by funding infrastructure, social programs, etc., injecting money
into the economy.
2. Tax Cuts: By reducing taxes, households and businesses have more
disposable income, leading to increased consumption and investment.
3. Multiplier Effect: As demand increases, businesses hire more workers,
which further boosts consumption, creating a positive feedback loop.
4. Output Increases: As aggregate demand rises, production expands, and
GDP moves closer to its potential level. Unemployment decreases as firms
hire to meet growing demand.

End Result: The economy grows, closing the recessionary gap.


2. Contractionary Fiscal Policy to Close an Inflationary Gap:

• Inflationary Gap: This occurs when actual GDP exceeds potential GDP,
often leading to higher inflation as demand outpaces supply, and
unemployment is below its natural rate.
• Contractionary Fiscal Policy: The government reduces spending or raises
taxes to cool off excessive demand, aiming to bring the economy back to
its sustainable output level.

Steps:

1. Reduction in Government Spending: Decreasing government


expenditures on goods and services reduces aggregate demand, slowing
economic growth.
2. Increase in Taxes: By raising taxes, disposable income for households and
businesses shrinks, leading to lower consumption and investment.
3. Demand Decreases: As aggregate demand contracts, prices stabilize or
fall, easing inflationary pressures.
4. Output Decreases: With reduced demand, production slows, and the
economy moves back toward potential GDP. Inflation falls, and the
overheating economy cools down.

End Result: Inflation is controlled, and the inflationary gap is closed.


Expansionary Fiscal Policy Can Close a Recessionary Gap
Recessionary gap

Expansionary fiscal policy increases aggregate demand.


Contractionary fiscal policy

reduces aggregate demand.

Contractionary Fiscal Policy Can Eliminate an Inflationary Gap

The multiplier effects of changes in taxes and government transfers refer to the
impact these fiscal policy tools have on overall economic output through their
effects on aggregate demand. Both taxes and transfers affect the disposable
income of households, which in turn influences their spending behavior. Here’s
how the multiplier effects work for each:
1. Multiplier Effect of Changes in Taxes

• When the government lowers taxes, it increases households' disposable


income. Households now have more money to spend, which leads to an
increase in consumption.
• The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) plays a critical role here.
The MPC is the fraction of additional income that households spend rather
than save.
• A lower tax burden means more consumption, leading to a rise in aggregate
demand, which, in turn, stimulates businesses to produce more, hire more
workers, and invest in capacity.
• This increase in income creates a multiplier effect, where the initial tax
reduction sets off rounds of spending that further boost GDP.

Tax Multiplier Formula:

Tax Multiplier=−MPC1−MPCTax Multiplier=−1−MPCMPC

• The tax multiplier is negative because a reduction in taxes increases


consumption, while an increase in taxes reduces it. The magnitude of the
tax multiplier is smaller than the government spending multiplier because
not all of the tax savings will be spent by households (some will be saved).

Example:

• If the government reduces taxes by $100 and the MPC is 0.8, the tax
multiplier would
be:Tax Multiplier=−0.81−0.8=−4Tax Multiplier=−1−0.80.8=−4
• This means a $100 tax cut would increase aggregate demand by $400.

2. Multiplier Effect of Changes in Government Transfers


• Government transfers include social security, unemployment benefits, or
welfare payments. Like tax cuts, an increase in transfers puts more money
in the hands of consumers, especially those with a high propensity to spend
(like low-income households).
• Recipients of government transfers typically have a high MPC because
they are more likely to spend additional income on goods and services
rather than saving it.
• This increase in spending by transfer recipients stimulates aggregate
demand, which can lead to increased production, employment, and further
rounds of consumption.

Transfers Multiplier:

• The multiplier for government transfers is similar to the tax multiplier but
tends to be higher in effect because transfer recipients are more likely to
spend most or all of the extra income.

Transfers Multiplier=MPC1−MPCTransfers Multiplier=1−MPCMPC

Example:

• If the government increases transfers by $100 and the MPC is 0.8, the
transfer multiplier would
be:Transfers Multiplier=0.81−0.8=4Transfers Multiplier=1−0.80.8=4
• This means a $100 increase in transfers would raise aggregate demand by
$400.

Comparison:

• The government spending multiplier is typically larger than both the tax
and transfer multipliers because spending directly injects money into the
economy, while tax cuts or transfers rely on the recipients' decision to
spend.
• Tax cuts have a smaller multiplier effect than transfers because people
may save a portion of their tax savings, reducing the immediate impact on
aggregate demand.
• Transfers have a larger multiplier than taxes because they target
individuals with higher MPCs, who are more likely to spend the additional
income rather than save it.

In summary:

• Lowering taxes or increasing transfers leads to more consumption, which


increases aggregate demand, though the spending behavior of the
recipients determines the strength of the multiplier.
• The tax multiplier tends to be smaller than the transfer multiplier due to
varying levels of MPC among recipients.

Circular Flow of Income


The circular flow of income represents the movement of money, goods, and
services between different sectors in an economy. It depicts how income
generated in the production process is distributed and spent.
Five Players in the Circular Flow
1. Households: Consumers who provide labor and capital to firms and
receive wages, rent, and dividends in return.
2. Firms: Businesses that produce goods and services. They hire labor and
capital from households and pay them income.
3. Government: It imposes taxes, provides public goods, and makes transfer
payments.
4. Financial Institutions: They facilitate savings, investments, and loans
between households and firms.
5. Foreign Sector: Represents trade (exports and imports) with other
countries, influencing the flow of income in an open economy.
Transfer Payment
Transfer payments are payments made by the government to individuals
without any goods or services being provided in return. Examples include
unemployment benefits, pensions, and social security payments.
Injections and Leakages
• Injections: These are additions to the circular flow of income. Examples
include:
o Investment (I): Spending on capital goods.
o Government Spending (G): Expenditure by the government on
public services.
o Exports (X): Goods and services sold abroad, bringing income into
the economy.
• Leakages: These are withdrawals from the circular flow. Examples
include:
o Savings (S): Income not spent on goods and services.
o Taxes (T): Income collected by the government.
o Imports (M): Spending on foreign goods, which reduces domestic
income.
Equilibrium in the Economy: I+G+X=S+T+MI + G + X = S + T +
MI+G+X=S+T+M
The equilibrium in the economy occurs when the total injections (investment,
government spending, and exports) equal the total leakages (savings, taxes, and
imports). This ensures that the economy is stable without excess inflation or
unemployment.
National Income Accounting and Circular Flow of Income
National income accounting measures the economic performance of a country by
tracking income, output, and expenditure. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the
total value of goods and services produced within a country. It includes:
1. Income Approach
2. Expenditure Approach
3. Production (Value-Added) Approach
Three Methods of National Income Accounting
1. Income Method: Focuses on the income earned by factors of production.
Components include wages, rent, interest, and profits.
2. Expenditure Method: Measures the total spending on goods and services.
Components include consumption, investment, government spending, and
net exports.
3. Production Method: Measures the value added at each stage of production
in various industries. It sums up the market value of all goods and services
produced.
Issues with National Income Accounting
• Informal Economy: Income from informal sectors is often underreported.
• Non-Market Transactions: Household work, volunteer services, etc., are
excluded from national income.
• Environmental Degradation: GDP does not account for the depletion of
natural resources or environmental damage.
GDP and GDP Per Capita
• GDP: The total market value of all goods and services produced in a
country.
• GDP per Capita: Measures the average economic output per person,
calculated by dividing GDP by the population. It indicates the standard of
living.

Economic Growth
Economic growth refers to the increase in a country’s output of goods and
services over time, measured by the growth of GDP. Sustained economic growth
leads to improvements in living standards.

Standard of Living
The standard of living reflects the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and
necessities available to a population. It is influenced by GDP per capita, income
distribution, access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Issues with GDP Calculation


1. Informal Economy: In countries like India, a large part of the economy
operates in the informal sector, which is difficult to measure accurately,
leading to underestimation of GDP.
2. Non-Market Activities: Household work, volunteer services, and illegal
activities are not included in GDP, despite their significant economic value.
3. Environmental Degradation: GDP does not account for the depletion of
natural resources or environmental damage caused by production
processes.
4. Income Inequality: GDP does not reflect the distribution of income,
which can be highly unequal even in high-GDP economies.
Sectoral Composition of India (Economic Survey 2023-24)
India's economy is driven by three major sectors:
• Services Sector: Contributed 55% to India's GDP in 2023-24.
• Industry: Accounted for 27.6% of GDP.
• Agriculture and Allied Activities: Made up 18.2% of GDP.

Sectoral Composition of India's GDP (2023-24)

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Comparing Per Capita Income of Various Countries
Per Capita Income Comparison (2023)
Here is a bar graph comparing the per capita income of India with other countries
for 2023. It highlights the significant differences in income levels across
countries.
The Phillips Curve: The Unemployment-Inflation Trade-Off
The Phillips Curve represents the inverse relationship between unemployment
and inflation in the short run. It suggests that lower unemployment comes with
higher inflation, and higher unemployment comes with lower inflation. Here's an
explanation in points along with an example:
Key Points of the Phillips Curve:
1. Historical Observation:
o In the late 1950s, economist A.W. Phillips found a negative
relationship between unemployment and wage inflation in the UK.
This concept was later generalized to a relationship
between unemployment and price inflation.
2. Short-Run Phillips Curve:
o In the short run, a lower unemployment rate often leads to higher
inflation, as increased demand for goods and services pushes prices
up and labor markets tighten, raising wages.
o Conversely, higher unemployment is associated with lower
inflation because reduced demand for goods and services puts
downward pressure on prices, and wages stagnate due to excess
labor supply.
3. Trade-Off Between Unemployment and Inflation:
o Policymakers face a trade-off in the short run: reducing
unemployment can lead to higher inflation, while controlling
inflation can result in higher unemployment.
4. Shifts in the Phillips Curve:
o The Short-Run Phillips Curve (SRPC) can shift due to changes in
expectations of inflation (i.e., if people expect higher inflation, they
demand higher wages).
o Supply shocks (like oil price increases) can also shift the curve,
leading to stagflation—a situation where both unemployment and
inflation rise.
5. Long-Run Phillips Curve:
o In the long run, the Phillips Curve is vertical at the natural rate of
unemployment (also called the NAIRU: Non-Accelerating
Inflation Rate of Unemployment).
o Over time, inflation expectations adjust, and there is no trade-off
between unemployment and inflation in the long run. Attempting to
push unemployment below its natural rate will only cause
accelerating inflation without reducing unemployment further.
Diagram:
Here’s a diagram showing the Phillips Curve:
Short-Run Phillips Curve (SRPC) and Long-Run Phillips Curve (LRPC)
1. SRPC: A downward-sloping curve showing the trade-off between inflation
and unemployment in the short run.
2. LRPC: A vertical line at the natural rate of unemployment, showing that
in the long run, there is no trade-off.
Let me plot it visually.
Here is a diagram illustrating the Phillips Curve:
• The Short-Run Phillips Curve (SRPC) shows the inverse relationship
between unemployment and inflation. As unemployment decreases,
inflation increases (and vice versa).
• The Long-Run Phillips Curve (LRPC) is vertical at the natural rate of
unemployment, indicating that in the long run, no trade-off exists between
inflation and unemployment.
Example:
• If the economy is operating at a low unemployment rate (e.g., 4%),
inflation will likely be higher, as businesses need to raise wages to attract
workers, leading to higher prices.
• Conversely, if unemployment rises to 8%, inflation will likely fall, as there
is less demand for goods, reducing upward pressure on prices.
The natural rate of unemployment (here at 6%) represents a balance where
inflation is stable in the long run. Attempts to push unemployment below this rate
may lead to accelerating inflation without sustainable job growth.

Employment
Employment refers to the condition of having paid work. It includes individuals
who are engaged in productive activities that earn them wages, salaries, or self-
employment income. An employed person contributes to the economy by
producing goods or services.
Example:
A person working as a teacher, factory worker, or software developer is
considered employed as they are earning an income for their work.
Unemployment
Unemployment occurs when individuals who are capable and willing to work
cannot find a job despite actively searching for one. Unemployment can arise due
to various reasons such as economic downturns, technological changes, or
structural shifts in the economy.
Types of Unemployment:
1. Frictional Unemployment: Short-term unemployment that occurs when
people are between jobs or entering the labor market.
2. Structural Unemployment: When there is a mismatch between the skills
workers possess and the jobs available.
3. Cyclical Unemployment: Caused by downturns in the economy, like
during a recession.
4. Seasonal Unemployment: Related to industries with seasonal patterns
(e.g., agriculture, tourism).
Example:
A person who loses their job due to company downsizing or someone who cannot
find a job after graduating from college is considered unemployed.
Labor Force
Labor Force includes all individuals who are of working age and are either
employed or actively seeking employment. It consists of both the employed and
the unemployed who are actively looking for jobs. People who are neither
working nor looking for work, such as retirees or students, are not considered part
of the labor force.
Example:
A country's labor force includes both those who have jobs and those who are
unemployed but are actively searching for work.
Key Formula:
Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (actively s eeking work)
1. Worker Population Ratio (WPR)
The Worker Population Ratio measures the proportion of a country's working-
age population that is employed.
2. Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)
The Labor Force Participation Rate indicates the proportion of the working-age
population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
3. Unemployment Rate
The Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of the labor force that is
unemployed and actively looking for work.

ndia experiences various types of unemployment due to the diversity and


complexity of its economy. Here are the major types of unemployment prevalent
in India:
1. Frictional Unemployment
• Definition: Temporary unemployment that occurs when individuals are in
between jobs or are transitioning from one job to another.
• Cause: Time taken to search for a new job after quitting or losing a
previous one.
• Example: A software engineer who left a job to find a better opportunity
and is actively seeking a new one.
2. Structural Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment that occurs when there is a mismatch between
workers' skills and the requirements of available jobs.
• Cause: Changes in the economy, technological advancements, or shifts in
industries that render certain skills obsolete.
• Example: A weaver losing their job due to automation in the textile
industry.
3. Cyclical Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment that results from economic downturns or
recessions, where demand for goods and services declines, leading to job
losses.
• Cause: Economic recessions or slowdowns that reduce consumer demand
and business activity.
• Example: Workers in manufacturing industries losing jobs during a
recession due to reduced demand for industrial products.
4. Seasonal Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment that occurs in industries that are dependent on
seasonal factors, where workers are employed during specific seasons and
unemployed in others.
• Cause: Seasonal variations in demand for labor, typically seen in industries
like agriculture, tourism, and construction.
• Example: Farmers or agricultural workers being unemployed after the
harvest season.
5. Disguised Unemployment
• Definition: A situation where more people are employed in a task than are
necessary, leading to underemployment where not all workers are fully
utilized.
• Cause: Overpopulation in certain sectors, particularly in agriculture, where
labor productivity is low.
• Example: In rural India, several family members working on a small farm
where only a few are actually needed to produce the output.
6. Underemployment
• Definition: A situation where workers are employed in jobs that do not
fully utilize their skills or provide enough working hours.
• Cause: Lack of full-time job opportunities or jobs that match the workers'
qualifications and experience.
• Example: A qualified engineer working as a taxi driver due to the
unavailability of a job in the engineering sector.
7. Technological Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment caused by technological innovations that
replace human labor with machines or automated processes.
• Cause: Increased mechanization and automation in industries, leading to
job losses.
• Example: Cashiers losing jobs as more stores adopt self-checkout
machines.
8. Educated Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment among individuals who have acquired formal
education but are unable to find jobs that match their qualifications.
• Cause: Mismatch between the education system and market demands, or
lack of job creation for educated youth.
• Example: A graduate with a college degree struggling to find a job that
matches their field of study.
9. Open Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment where people are willing to work and actively
seeking employment but are unable to find any job.
• Cause: Insufficient job creation relative to the growing labor force.
• Example: Large numbers of educated youth in India being unable to find
employment after graduation.
10. Casual Unemployment
• Definition: Unemployment that arises when people working in casual jobs
(such as daily wage laborers) lose their work temporarily.
• Cause: Fluctuating demand for casual or temporary labor.
• Example: Construction workers being unemployed during monsoon
seasons when outdoor work slows down.
These types of unemployment affect various sectors and demographics in India,
contributing to the overall employment challenges in the country.
Aggregate Income and Aggregate Expenditure
Aggregate Income refers to the total income earned by the factors of production
(wages, rents, interest, and profits) in an economy over a specific period. It equals
the total output produced (GDP). Aggregate Expenditure, on the other hand, is
the total amount of spending in an economy on goods and services in a given
period. It consists of consumption, investment, government spending, and net
exports (exports minus imports).

Theories of Consumer Behavior


Consumer behavior theories seek to explain how individuals make choices
regarding the allocation of their disposable income between consumption and
saving. Various factors influence these choices, including psychological,
economic, and social factors.
1. Keynesian Theory: John Maynard Keynes emphasized that consumer
spending depends on income. He introduced the idea of the Marginal
Propensity to Consume (MPC), which measures the change in
consumption resulting from a change in income.
2. Life-Cycle Hypothesis: Proposed by Franco Modigliani, this theory
suggests that consumers plan their consumption and savings behavior over
their lifetime. People aim to maintain a stable level of consumption,
borrowing in early years, saving during working years, and dissaving
during retirement.
3. Permanent Income Hypothesis: Milton Friedman argued that
consumption depends on "permanent income" (average lifetime income)
rather than current income. People smooth consumption over time,
adjusting only when they perceive a permanent change in income.

The Multiplier: An Informal Introduction


The multiplier effect refers to the amplification of initial changes in spending in
the economy. When there is an increase in autonomous spending (like
government spending or investment), it triggers multiple rounds of increased
consumption and income, leading to a larger overall increase in aggregate
demand and output.
• Informal Introduction: Suppose the government increases spending on
infrastructure. Workers receive wages, which they spend on goods and
services. The firms that produce those goods hire more workers, and the
cycle continues. This is the essence of the multiplier, where the initial
injection of spending leads to a larger final increase in aggregate demand.
Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)
The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is a measure of how much
additional consumption occurs with an increase in income. If a household
receives an extra $1, and it spends $0.80 of that dollar, the MPC is 0.8.
MPC=ΔCΔYMPC=ΔYΔC
Where:
• ΔCΔC is the change in consumption
• ΔYΔY is the change in income
The MPC plays a crucial role in determining the size of the multiplier. A higher
MPC means that a larger portion of income is spent, resulting in a larger
multiplier effect.

Aggregate Demand
Aggregate Demand (AD) is the total quantity of goods and services demanded
in an economy at various price levels in a given period. It consists of the sum of
consumption (C), investment (I), government spending (G), and net exports
(NX):
AD=C+I+G+(X−M)AD=C+I+G+(X−M)
Aggregate demand shows the relationship between the price level and the
quantity of output demanded, reflecting the demand for real GDP.

Disposable Income and Consumer Spending


Disposable Income is the income available to households after taxes and
transfers, which they can use for consumption or saving. It can be expressed as:
Disposable Income=Gross Income−Taxes+TransfersDisposable Income=Gross
Income−Taxes+Transfers
Consumer Spending refers to the portion of disposable income that households
use to purchase goods and services. As disposable income increases, consumer
spending typically increases, although the proportion spent (MPC) varies
depending on income levels and economic conditions.

Consumption and Consumer Expenditure


Consumption (or consumer expenditure) refers to spending by households on
goods and services. It is the largest component of aggregate demand and includes
both durable goods (e.g., cars, appliances) and non-durable goods (e.g., food,
clothing) as well as services (e.g., healthcare, education).
Consumption is influenced by several factors, including:
1. Income: Higher income generally leads to higher consumption.
2. Wealth: An increase in household wealth (e.g., rising home prices) can
boost consumption.
3. Expectations: Expectations of future income and prices can affect current
consumption.

Categories of Consumer Expenditure


1. Durable Goods: These are goods with a long lifespan, such as
automobiles, appliances, and electronics. Spending on durable goods is
typically more volatile because these purchases can be postponed during
economic downturns.
2. Non-Durable Goods: These include goods that are consumed quickly,
such as food, beverages, and clothing. Spending on non-durables tends to
be more stable over time.
3. Services: Services encompass a wide range of activities, including
healthcare, education, transportation, and entertainment. Consumer
spending on services has grown significantly in modern economies and
represents a large portion of total consumption.
In summary, understanding how disposable income influences consumer
spending, and how these expenditures are catego
The Keynesian consumption function is a concept in Keynesian economics that
explains how household consumption expenditure is determined by their level of
income. According to Keynes, consumption is primarily a function of disposable
income (income after taxes), and it has a direct impact on aggregate demand in
an economy.
Keynesian Consumption Function Formula
C = a + bYd
where
C = consumption expenditure
Yd =The disposable income
a =The constant parameter which reflects autonomous consumption, i.e. the
amount of consumption expenditure at zero level of income
b= The constant parameter which reflects the marginal propensity to consume
(MPC) which measures the increase in consumption spending in response to per
unit increase in disposable income.
Mathematically: b= MPC = ∆C/∆Y.
Key Components of the Keynesian Consumption Function
1. Autonomous Consumption (C0C_0C0)
o Definition: This is the level of consumption that occurs even when
income is zero. It represents the basic consumption needed for
survival, such as food and shelter.
o Explanation: Even if a person or household has no income, they
will still need to consume some basic necessities. This consumption
is often financed by borrowing or using savings.
o Example: A household may still spend on food, rent, and basic
utilities even when they have no income, indicating that some level
of consumption is independent of income.
2. Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)
o Definition: MPC is the proportion of additional income that is spent
on consumption rather than saved. It lies between 0 and 1.
o Explanation: For every additional unit of income, people choose to
spend a part of it. If the MPC is 0.8, for example, it means that for
every additional dollar of income, 80 cents will be spent on
consumption and the remaining 20 cents will be saved.
o Example: If a worker receives a raise of ₹10,000, and they spend
₹8,000 on goods and services, then their MPC is 0.8.
3. Disposable Income
o Definition: This is the income that remains after deducting taxes. It
is the amount of income available to households for spending and
saving.
o Explanation: As disposable income increases, so does
consumption, but not by the same amount as part of the income may
be saved.
o Example: A person earning ₹50,000 after taxes has ₹50,000 as
disposable income, which they can use for consumption and savings.
The Keynesian View of Consumption and Savings
In the Keynesian model, consumption and savings are directly related to income.
As disposable income increases, consumption increases but at a decreasing rate
due to the fact that households also save a portion of their income.
1. Consumption Function:

o .
2. Savings Function: The savings function is the opposite of the consumption
function. Since households either consume or save, the Marginal
Propensity to Save (MPS) is the complement of MPC.
o S = Y – C Or S = –a + (I – b) Y
o If MPC = 0.8, then MPS = 0.2, meaning 20% of additional income
will be saved.
Aggregate Demand and Keynesian Multiplier
• Aggregate Demand: According to Keynes, consumption is the most
important component of aggregate demand (AD). AD = C + I + G + (X -
M), where:
o CCC = Consumption
o III = Investment
o GGG = Government spending
o X−MX - MX−M = Net exports (exports minus imports)
• Keynesian Multiplier: The Keynesian multiplier effect states that an
initial increase in spending (such as government expenditure) leads to a
larger increase in overall economic output. The multiplier is determined by
MPC.
1. Measures the effect of changes in spending on overall economic output.
This framework emphasizes the role of consumption in driving aggregate demand
and economic activity, especially in times of economic downturns when
government intervention can help boost demand.

The Keynesian consumption function is a concept in Keynesian economics that


explains how household consumption expenditure is determined by their level of
income. According to Keynes, consumption is primarily a function of disposable
income (income after taxes), and it has a direct impact on aggregate demand in
an economy.
Income and Disposable Income
• Income refers to the total earnings of an individual or household from all
sources, including wages, salaries, investments, and other sources, before
any taxes or deductions are applied.
• Disposable Income is the portion of an individual’s or household’s income
that remains after taxes have been paid. It is the income available for
consumption and saving.
Link Between Actual Income and Disposable Income
Actual income and disposable income are closely related, with disposable income
being a subset of actual income after taxes are deducted. The relationship between
the two can be described as:
Yd=Y−TY_d = Y - TYd=Y−T
Where:
• YdY_dYd = Disposable income
• YYY = Actual income (before taxes)
• TTT = Taxes (which may include income tax, social security contributions,
etc.)
In this sense, disposable income is the amount of actual income available for
households to spend or save after paying taxes. As taxes increase, disposable
income decreases, which can reduce consumption according to the Keynesian
consumption function.
Lump Sum Taxes
Lump-sum taxes are fixed amounts of taxes that individuals or entities must pay,
regardless of their income level. Lump-sum taxes do not change with variations
in income. This type of tax is considered regressive since it takes a larger
proportion of income from low-income individuals than from high-income
individuals.
Example:
If a government imposes a lump sum tax of ₹500, both a person earning ₹10,000
and another earning ₹50,000 would pay the same amount, ₹500, regardless of
their income levels.
In the Keynesian model, lump-sum taxes affect disposable income:

As lump-sum taxes reduce disposable income, they can lower consumption, as


shown in the Keynesian consumption function.
The Aggregate Consumption Function
The aggregate consumption function represents the total consumption in an
economy as a function of aggregate disposable income. It is the summation of all
individual consumption functions, reflecting the overall relationship between
national income and total consumption in the economy.

The aggregate consumption function can be written as:


Key Features of the Aggregate Consumption Function:
1. Autonomous Consumption: Even if the economy's aggregate disposable
income is zero, there will still be a certain level of consumption because
people will spend out of savings or borrow to meet basic needs.
2. Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC): The MPC reflects how much
of each additional unit of income is consumed. A higher MPC implies that
people are more likely to spend their income rather than save it.
3. Aggregate Disposable Income: The total disposable income available in
the economy after taxes.
Example:
If the government increases taxes, aggregate disposable income falls, leading to
a decrease in consumption. Conversely, if taxes are reduced, disposable income
rises, and consumption increases, reflecting the positive relationship between
disposable income and consumption.
Importance of the Aggregate Consumption Function
• Impact on Aggregate Demand: Since consumption is a major component
of aggregate demand (AD = C + I + G + (X-M)), changes in consumption
directly affect economic activity.
• Multiplier Effect: Increases in aggregate consumption due to increases in
disposable income can have a magnified effect on overall economic output
through the Keynesian multiplier.
In summary, the Keynesian consumption function and its components—
autonomous consumption, disposable income, and marginal propensity to
consume—help explain the dynamics of household consumption and its broader
impact on the economy through the aggregate consumption function.

Investment Spending
Investment spending refers to the expenditure made by firms on capital goods
such as machinery, equipment, factories, and infrastructure, which are used to
produce goods and services. Investment spending is a key component of
aggregate demand and plays a vital role in influencing economic growth.
In the context of macroeconomics, investment spending includes two types:
1. Planned Investment: The investments firms intend to make.
2. Unplanned Investment: Changes in inventories that result from
unexpected fluctuations in demand.
Planned Investment Spending
Planned investment spending refers to the investment that businesses intend to
make during a specific period. This includes expenditures on new capital goods
like machinery, equipment, factories, and research and development. Planned
investment spending is a deliberate decision by firms based on future expectations
of profits, economic conditions, and demand for their products.
Factors Affecting Planned Investment Spending:
1. Positively Dependent Factors (Increase Investment Spending):
o Expected Future Profits: If firms expect higher future profits due
to rising demand, they are more likely to invest in expanding
production capacities.
§ Example: A car manufacturer investing in a new factory
based on an expected surge in car demand.
o Business Confidence: When firms are optimistic about the
economy's growth and stability, they tend to increase planned
investment.
o Government Policies: Tax incentives, subsidies, and lower
corporate taxes encourage higher investment spending.
o Technological Advances: Innovations that make production more
efficient encourage firms to invest in new equipment and
technologies.
o Positive Economic Growth: When the overall economy is growing,
firms invest to capitalize on increasing consumer demand.
2. Negatively Dependent Factors (Decrease Investment Spending):
o Interest Rates: Investment spending is negatively related to interest
rates. Higher interest rates increase the cost of borrowing, making it
more expensive for firms to finance investments.
§ Example: A firm may cancel plans to build a new factory if
borrowing costs are too high.
o Economic Uncertainty: In times of economic uncertainty or
instability, firms may delay or reduce investment due to fear of
potential losses.
o Higher Operating Costs: Increases in the cost of inputs (e.g., raw
materials, wages, and energy) can reduce the incentive to invest, as
it reduces expected returns.
o Taxation: Higher corporate taxes or unfavorable regulatory
conditions can deter investment spending.
Inventory Investment and Unplanned Inventory Investment
1. Inventory Investment:
o Definition: Inventory investment refers to the change in the stock of
unsold goods that firms hold during a certain period. Firms may
intentionally build up inventories in anticipation of future sales, or
they may reduce inventories when demand slows down.
o Planned Inventory Investment: Firms often plan for certain levels
of inventory to meet expected demand. This is the inventory that
firms intend to hold to ensure smooth operations and avoid
stockouts.
§ Example: A retailer may increase its inventory in preparation
for the holiday shopping season.
2. Unplanned Inventory Investment:
o Definition: Unplanned inventory investment occurs when there is a
discrepancy between actual sales and expected sales. If demand for
goods is lower than expected, firms accumulate excess unsold
goods, leading to unplanned increases in inventory.
o Unplanned Inventory Build-Up: If firms overestimate demand,
they end up with more inventory than expected.
§ Example: A car manufacturer producing more cars than it
sells ends up with unplanned inventory.
o Unplanned Inventory Depletion: If demand exceeds expectations,
firms may sell more goods than they have planned for, leading to an
unplanned reduction in inventory.
§ Example: A retailer may face a stock shortage during a major
sale event, indicating unplanned depletion of inventory.
Unplanned and Planned Investment Spending
Planned investment spending is the portion of investment that firms
intentionally undertake, such as building factories, purchasing machinery, or
increasing inventory levels based on anticipated demand. Planned investment can
be influenced by expectations of future economic conditions, costs of financing,
and other factors as mentioned earlier.
Unplanned investment spending occurs when there is an unexpected change in
demand or sales, resulting in changes in inventory levels. Unplanned investment
can be positive (an unplanned increase in inventory) or negative (an unplanned
depletion of inventory).
• Positive Unplanned Investment: When firms produce more than is sold,
leading to an increase in inventory. This represents unintended investment
in goods that were not sold.
o Example: A shoe manufacturer producing more shoes than
consumers purchase, causing a build-up of unsold shoes in stock.
• Negative Unplanned Investment: When firms sell more than they have
in stock, leading to a reduction in inventory. This results in an unplanned
drawdown of inventory.
o Example: A toy company facing unexpectedly high sales during the
holiday season and running out of stock.
Summary of Investment Spending
1. Planned Investment Spending: Investment that firms intend to make
based on future expectations and factors like profits, interest rates, and
government policies.
2. Unplanned Investment Spending: Changes in inventory levels due to
unexpected fluctuations in demand.
3. Inventory Investment: Refers to the changes in the stock of goods that
firms hold, including both planned and unplanned inventory changes.
4. Link Between Planned and Unplanned Investment: When firms
misjudge demand, unplanned changes in inventory serve as a buffer,
leading to either positive or negative unplanned investment.
Understanding both planned and unplanned investment spending is essential for
evaluating how firms react to changing economic conditions and how these
reactions influence aggregate demand and overall economic activity.
The Income-Expenditure Model is a key concept in Keynesian economics that
illustrates how the equilibrium level of national income (GDP) is determined by
the total spending or aggregate demand in an economy. The model is also called
the Keynesian Cross.
Here's a simple breakdown of the model:
Key Components:
1. Consumption (C): The amount of income households spend on goods and
services.
2. Investment (I): The spending by firms on capital goods like machinery
and infrastructure.
3. Government Spending (G): The spending by the government on goods
and services.
4. Net Exports (NX): The difference between exports and imports.
The total of these components forms the Aggregate Expenditure (AE):
AE=C+I+G+NX
Equilibrium:
In the model, equilibrium occurs when Aggregate Expenditure
(AE) equals Total Output (Y), i.e., the economy produces just enough goods and
services to meet the overall demand.
AE=Y
If AE is greater than Y, there's an increase in production to meet demand, leading
to economic growth. If AE is less than Y, it results in a decline in production and
potentially a recession.
Graphical Representation (Keynesian Cross):
• 45-degree line: Represents all points where output (Y) equals spending
(AE).
• AE curve: Represents the planned expenditure at each level of income.
Where the AE curve intersects the 45-degree line is the equilibrium output.

Aggregate Demand (AD)


Aggregate Demand (AD) represents the total demand for goods and services in
an economy at different price levels during a specific period. It reflects the overall
level of spending in the economy by households, businesses, the government, and
foreign buyers.
Components of Aggregate Demand
1. Consumption (C): The total expenditure by households on goods and
services. It is the largest component of AD.
o Example: Households spending on groceries, rent, and healthcare.
2. Investment (I): Spending by businesses on capital goods such as
machinery, factories, and infrastructure, as well as household investments
in housing.
o Example: A company buying new manufacturing equipment.
3. Government Spending (G): The expenditure by the government on public
goods and services, such as infrastructure, education, defense, and
healthcare.
o Example: Government spending on building new highways or
funding public schools.
4. Net Exports (X - M): The value of exports (X) minus the value of imports
(M). If exports exceed imports, it adds to AD, and if imports exceed
exports, it reduces AD.
o Example: Exports of software services to other countries (X) and
imports of oil from foreign nations (M).
Formula for Aggregate Demand
AD=C+I+G+(X−M)AD = C + I + G + (X - M)AD=C+I+G+(X−M)
Where:
• CCC = Consumption
• III = Investment
• GGG = Government Spending
• XXX = Exports
• MMM = Imports
Factors Affecting Aggregate Demand
1. Interest Rates: Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing,
encouraging more spending and investment, thus increasing AD.
Conversely, higher interest rates decrease AD.
2. Consumer Confidence: When consumers are optimistic about the future,
they spend more, increasing AD. When they are pessimistic, they save
more, reducing AD.
3. Government Policies: Fiscal policies like tax cuts or increased
government spending can raise AD. Conversely, austerity measures reduce
AD.
4. Exchange Rates: A weaker domestic currency makes exports cheaper and
imports more expensive, increasing AD by boosting net exports.
5. Global Economic Conditions: Strong global demand for a country's
goods and services increases exports and AD, while weak global demand
has the opposite effect.
Aggregate Supply (AS)
Aggregate Supply (AS) refers to the total quantity of goods and services that
producers in an economy are willing and able to supply at different price levels
over a certain period. It represents the economy’s ability to produce output (real
GDP) and is influenced by factors like labor, capital, and technology.
Types of Aggregate Supply
1. Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS): The relationship between the
price level and the quantity of goods and services firms are willing to
supply in the short run, assuming that some factors like wages are fixed.
o Shape: The SRAS curve slopes upwards because, in the short run,
firms increase production as prices rise, even if wages and other
input costs do not adjust immediately.
o Factors Shifting SRAS:
§ Changes in input costs (e.g., wages, raw materials).
§ Changes in productivity or technology.
§ Temporary supply shocks (e.g., natural disasters).
2. Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS): In the long run, aggregate supply
is determined by the economy's productive capacity—essentially, the total
output when all resources are fully employed.
o Shape: The LRAS curve is vertical at the full-employment level of
output because, in the long run, output is determined by factors like
technology, labor, and capital, which are unaffected by price
changes.
o Factors Shifting LRAS:
§ Technological advancements.
§ Increases in the labor force or capital stock.
§ Improvements in productivity or education.
Factors Affecting Aggregate Supply
1. Input Costs: A rise in wages or raw material costs increases production
costs, reducing AS. Conversely, lower input costs increase AS.
2. Technology: Improvements in technology can increase productivity,
shifting AS to the right.
3. Regulations and Taxes: Increased regulation or higher taxes on
businesses can reduce AS by raising production costs. Deregulation and
tax cuts encourage production, increasing AS.
4. Supply Shocks: Natural disasters or political instability can disrupt supply
chains and reduce AS, while favorable conditions can increase it.
Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Equilibrium
The equilibrium between aggregate demand and aggregate supply occurs where
the AD curve intersects with the AS curve. This point represents the economy’s
output and price level at a given moment.
1. Equilibrium Output: The level of real GDP where the quantity of goods
and services demanded equals the quantity supplied.
2. Equilibrium Price Level: The general price level at which the economy
is in balance, with no tendency for prices to rise or fall.
Short-Run Equilibrium
• In the short run, the intersection of AD and SRAS determines the output
and price level.
• If AD increases (e.g., due to higher government spending), the economy
can experience an increase in both output and price level (inflationary
pressures).
Long-Run Equilibrium
• In the long run, the economy tends to move towards full-employment
output (LRAS).
• In the long run, shifts in AD affect only the price level, while output
remains at the full-employment level.
Shifts in Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
1. Shifts in Aggregate Demand (AD):
o Rightward Shift: When AD increases due to higher consumer
confidence, increased investment, or government spending, it leads
to higher output and prices (inflation).
o Leftward Shift: A decrease in AD, perhaps due to higher interest
rates or lower government spending, leads to lower output and lower
prices (deflation).
2. Shifts in Aggregate Supply (AS):
o Rightward Shift: An increase in AS, possibly due to technological
improvements or lower input costs, results in higher output and
lower prices.
o Leftward Shift: A reduction in AS, caused by factors like supply
chain disruptions or higher input costs, leads to lower output and
higher prices (stagflation).
Example of AD-AS Analysis:
• Demand-Pull Inflation: When aggregate demand increases too quickly
(e.g., due to rising consumer confidence or government stimulus), it can
push the price level up, leading to inflation.
• Cost-Push Inflation: When aggregate supply decreases due to rising
production costs (e.g., higher oil prices), it can lead to higher prices and
lower output, causing stagflation.
Conclusion
The Aggregate Demand (AD) and Aggregate Supply (AS) model is a
fundamental framework for understanding how price levels and output are
determined in an economy. Shifts in AD and AS reflect various economic events
and policies, influencing key macroeconomic variables like inflation,
unemployment, and economic growth. The interaction of AD and AS helps to
explain how economic fluctuations occur and provides insight into the effects of
different fiscal and monetary policies
The Aggregate Demand (AD) curve illustrates the relationship between the
aggregate price level (general level of prices in an economy) and the quantity
of aggregate output demanded (total quantity of goods and services demanded
in an economy) over a given period. The AD curve typically slopes downward,
indicating an inverse relationship between the price level and the quantity of
aggregate output demanded.
Why the AD Curve Slopes Downward
There are three primary reasons why the AD curve slopes downward, meaning
that as the aggregate price level rises, the quantity of aggregate output demanded
falls, and vice versa:
1. Wealth Effect (or Real Balances Effect):
o Explanation: As the aggregate price level rises, the purchasing
power of households' wealth (e.g., cash, savings, assets) declines.
When prices increase, the real value of money held by consumers
decreases, making them feel poorer. As a result, households reduce
their consumption, which lowers aggregate demand.
o Impact: Higher price levels reduce consumption (C), lowering
aggregate demand.
o Example: If inflation rises and the prices of everyday goods
increase, consumers can buy less with the same amount of money,
so they cut back on spending.
2. Interest Rate Effect:
o Explanation: When the aggregate price level rises, people need
more money to purchase goods and services. As a result, the demand
for money increases, driving up interest rates. Higher interest rates
make borrowing more expensive, which discourages firms from
investing and households from spending on large items (like homes
and cars), thus reducing aggregate demand.
o Impact: Higher price levels raise interest rates, reducing investment
(I) and consumption, which lowers aggregate demand.
o Example: As inflation increases and interest rates rise, businesses
may delay investment in new projects because borrowing costs are
higher, reducing total spending in the economy.
3. Exchange Rate Effect (or International Trade Effect):
o Explanation: When the aggregate price level rises in a country,
domestically produced goods become relatively more expensive
than foreign goods. This leads to a decrease in exports (because
foreign buyers find domestic goods more expensive) and an increase
in imports (because domestic consumers prefer cheaper foreign
goods). As a result, net exports (exports minus imports) decrease,
reducing aggregate demand.
o Impact: Higher price levels reduce net exports (X - M), lowering
aggregate demand.
o Example: If prices rise in India while remaining stable in other
countries, Indian goods become more expensive for foreign buyers,
leading to a reduction in exports and, thus, aggregate demand.
Movement Along the AD Curve vs. Shifts in the AD Curve
• Movement Along the AD Curve: A movement along the AD curve occurs
due to changes in the aggregate price level. For instance, if the price level
increases, it causes a decrease in the quantity of aggregate output
demanded (a movement upward along the AD curve), and if the price level
decreases, it causes an increase in the quantity of aggregate output
demanded (a movement downward along the AD curve).
• Shifts of the AD Curve: A shift of the AD curve happens when factors
other than the price level change the quantity of aggregate output
demanded. These factors include changes in consumer confidence, fiscal
policies, monetary policies, and external economic conditions.
o Rightward Shift: An increase in aggregate demand (e.g., due to
higher consumer confidence, tax cuts, or increased government
spending) shifts the AD curve to the right, meaning that more output
is demanded at every price level.
o Leftward Shift: A decrease in aggregate demand (e.g., due to higher
taxes, reduced government spending, or a recession) shifts the AD
curve to the left, meaning that less output is demanded at every price
level.
Summary of the Relationship Between Aggregate Price Level and Output
Demanded
• Inverse Relationship: The AD curve demonstrates an inverse relationship
between the aggregate price level and the quantity of aggregate output
demanded.
o As the price level increases, the quantity of output demanded
decreases (due to the wealth effect, interest rate effect, and exchange
rate effect).
o As the price level decreases, the quantity of output demanded
increases.
This relationship is crucial in understanding how changes in inflation or deflation
impact overall economic activity and demand.
The AS-AD model (Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand model) is a
fundamental tool used in macroeconomics to analyze economic fluctuations and
how different factors impact an economy's output, price levels, and employment.
Here’s how the AS-AD model is used to analyze economic fluctuations:
1. Understanding Economic Fluctuations
• The AS-AD model helps illustrate how shocks or changes in aggregate
demand (AD) or aggregate supply (AS) affect an economy's equilibrium
output and price levels.
• Economic fluctuations can result in booms, recessions, inflation, or
deflation based on how the AD or AS curves shift.
2. AD Shocks and Their Impact
• Positive Demand Shock: An increase in AD (rightward shift) can occur
due to factors like rising consumer confidence, increased government
spending, or tax cuts.
o Effect: It raises both the price level (inflation) and output (economic
growth).
o Example: During a government stimulus program, AD rises,
boosting economic activity and reducing unemployment.
• Negative Demand Shock: A decrease in AD (leftward shift) may be
caused by reduced consumer confidence, higher interest rates, or fiscal
tightening.
o Effect: It leads to lower output (recession) and deflationary
pressures (lower prices).
o Example: During a financial crisis, like the 2008 recession, AD fell
sharply, resulting in widespread unemployment and reduced output.
3. AS Shocks and Their Impact
• Positive Supply Shock: An increase in AS (rightward shift) could result
from technological advancements, lower input costs, or increased
productivity.
o Effect: It lowers prices (deflation) while increasing output
(economic growth).
o Example: The introduction of new technologies in manufacturing
can increase productivity, pushing the AS curve rightward and
lowering prices.
• Negative Supply Shock: A decrease in AS (leftward shift) may occur due
to higher production costs (e.g., rising oil prices), natural disasters, or
disruptions in supply chains.
o Effect: It raises prices (cost-push inflation) and reduces output
(stagflation).
o Example: The 1970s oil crisis caused a negative supply shock,
leading to high inflation and low growth (stagflation).
4. Short-Run vs. Long-Run Analysis
• Short-Run: In the short run, both the AD and AS curves can shift, leading
to fluctuations in output and prices. For example, a short-run positive
demand shock raises both output and inflation.
• Long-Run: In the long run, the economy tends to move toward full
employment, where only price levels are affected. A shift in AD in the long
run may result in inflation, but output remains stable at full employment
levels.
5. Recession Analysis with AS-AD
• In a recession, aggregate demand falls, leading to a lower output (GDP)
and higher unemployment. The AD curve shifts leftward, causing a
reduction in economic activity.
• Example: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the AD curve shifted left due
to a drop in consumer spending, causing a deep recession.
6. Inflation Analysis with AS-AD
• Demand-Pull Inflation: Occurs when AD increases faster than AS,
pushing the economy beyond its productive capacity and causing price
levels to rise.
o Example: Rapid growth in demand for housing and goods may
cause inflationary pressures as prices rise.
• Cost-Push Inflation: Happens when a negative supply shock raises
production costs, shifting the AS curve left and causing inflation with
stagnant or falling output.
o Example: Rising oil prices lead to higher transportation and
production costs, resulting in inflation even if demand remains
constant.
7. Policy Responses
• Governments and central banks use the AS-AD model to design
appropriate fiscal (taxes, spending) and monetary policies (interest rates,
money supply) to stabilize economic fluctuations.
o Example: During a recession, governments may implement fiscal
stimulus (increase AD), or central banks may lower interest rates to
stimulate borrowing and spending.
Summary:
• The AS-AD model explains how economic shocks affect output, prices,
and employment.
• AD Shocks: Positive shocks (e.g., stimulus) increase output and prices;
negative shocks (e.g., crises) decrease them.
• AS Shocks: Positive supply shocks lower prices and increase output;
negative shocks (e.g., oil crises) raise prices and reduce output.
• Used to understand inflation, recessions, and the impact of government
policies on the economy.
This model provides a clear framework for analyzing the causes and
consequences of economic fluctuations and guiding policy decisions.
The Aggregate Demand (AD) curve illustrates the relationship between the
aggregate price level (general level of prices in an economy) and the quantity
of aggregate output demanded (total quantity of goods and services demanded
in an economy) over a given period. The AD curve typically slopes downward,
indicating an inverse relationship between the price level and the quantity of
aggregate output demanded.
Why the AD Curve Slopes Downward
There are three primary reasons why the AD curve slopes downward, meaning
that as the aggregate price level rises, the quantity of aggregate output demanded
falls, and vice versa:
1. Wealth Effect (or Real Balances Effect):
o Explanation: As the aggregate price level rises, the purchasing
power of households' wealth (e.g., cash, savings, assets) declines.
When prices increase, the real value of money held by consumers
decreases, making them feel poorer. As a result, households reduce
their consumption, which lowers aggregate demand.
o Impact: Higher price levels reduce consumption (C), lowering
aggregate demand.
o Example: If inflation rises and the prices of everyday goods
increase, consumers can buy less with the same amount of money,
so they cut back on spending.
2. Interest Rate Effect:
o Explanation: When the aggregate price level rises, people need
more money to purchase goods and services. As a result, the demand
for money increases, driving up interest rates. Higher interest rates
make borrowing more expensive, which discourages firms from
investing and households from spending on large items (like homes
and cars), thus reducing aggregate demand.
o Impact: Higher price levels raise interest rates, reducing investment
(I) and consumption, which lowers aggregate demand.
o Example: As inflation increases and interest rates rise, businesses
may delay investment in new projects because borrowing costs are
higher, reducing total spending in the economy.
3. Exchange Rate Effect (or International Trade Effect):
o Explanation: When the aggregate price level rises in a country,
domestically produced goods become relatively more expensive
than foreign goods. This leads to a decrease in exports (because
foreign buyers find domestic goods more expensive) and an increase
in imports (because domestic consumers prefer cheaper foreign
goods). As a result, net exports (exports minus imports) decrease,
reducing aggregate demand.
o Impact: Higher price levels reduce net exports (X - M), lowering
aggregate demand.
o Example: If prices rise in India while remaining stable in other
countries, Indian goods become more expensive for foreign buyers,
leading to a reduction in exports and, thus, aggregate demand.
Movement Along the AD Curve vs. Shifts in the AD Curve
• Movement Along the AD Curve: A movement along the AD curve occurs
due to changes in the aggregate price level. For instance, if the price level
increases, it causes a decrease in the quantity of aggregate output
demanded (a movement upward along the AD curve), and if the price level
decreases, it causes an increase in the quantity of aggregate output
demanded (a movement downward along the AD curve).
• Shifts of the AD Curve: A shift of the AD curve happens when factors
other than the price level change the quantity of aggregate output
demanded. These factors include changes in consumer confidence, fiscal
policies, monetary policies, and external economic conditions.
o Rightward Shift: An increase in aggregate demand (e.g., due to
higher consumer confidence, tax cuts, or increased government
spending) shifts the AD curve to the right, meaning that more output
is demanded at every price level.
o Leftward Shift: A decrease in aggregate demand (e.g., due to higher
taxes, reduced government spending, or a recession) shifts the AD
curve to the left, meaning that less output is demanded at every price
level.
Summary of the Relationship Between Aggregate Price Level and Output
Demanded
• Inverse Relationship: The AD curve demonstrates an inverse relationship
between the aggregate price level and the quantity of aggregate output
demanded.
o As the price level increases, the quantity of output demanded
decreases (due to the wealth effect, interest rate effect, and exchange
rate effect).
o As the price level decreases, the quantity of output demanded
increases.
This relationship is crucial in understanding how changes in inflation or deflation
impact overall economic activity and demand.
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The AS-AD model (Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand model) is a
fundamental tool used in macroeconomics to analyze economic fluctuations and
how different factors impact an economy's output, price levels, and employment.
Here’s how the AS-AD model is used to analyze economic fluctuations:
1. Understanding Economic Fluctuations
• The AS-AD model helps illustrate how shocks or changes in aggregate
demand (AD) or aggregate supply (AS) affect an economy's equilibrium
output and price levels.
• Economic fluctuations can result in booms, recessions, inflation, or
deflation based on how the AD or AS curves shift.
2. AD Shocks and Their Impact
• Positive Demand Shock: An increase in AD (rightward shift) can occur
due to factors like rising consumer confidence, increased government
spending, or tax cuts.
o Effect: It raises both the price level (inflation) and output (economic
growth).
o Example: During a government stimulus program, AD rises,
boosting economic activity and reducing unemployment.
• Negative Demand Shock: A decrease in AD (leftward shift) may be
caused by reduced consumer confidence, higher interest rates, or fiscal
tightening.
o Effect: It leads to lower output (recession) and deflationary
pressures (lower prices).
o Example: During a financial crisis, like the 2008 recession, AD fell
sharply, resulting in widespread unemployment and reduced output.
3. AS Shocks and Their Impact
• Positive Supply Shock: An increase in AS (rightward shift) could result
from technological advancements, lower input costs, or increased
productivity.
o Effect: It lowers prices (deflation) while increasing output
(economic growth).
o Example: The introduction of new technologies in manufacturing
can increase productivity, pushing the AS curve rightward and
lowering prices.
• Negative Supply Shock: A decrease in AS (leftward shift) may occur due
to higher production costs (e.g., rising oil prices), natural disasters, or
disruptions in supply chains.
o Effect: It raises prices (cost-push inflation) and reduces output
(stagflation).
o Example: The 1970s oil crisis caused a negative supply shock,
leading to high inflation and low growth (stagflation).
4. Short-Run vs. Long-Run Analysis
• Short-Run: In the short run, both the AD and AS curves can shift, leading
to fluctuations in output and prices. For example, a short-run positive
demand shock raises both output and inflation.
• Long-Run: In the long run, the economy tends to move toward full
employment, where only price levels are affected. A shift in AD in the long
run may result in inflation, but output remains stable at full employment
levels.
5. Recession Analysis with AS-AD
• In a recession, aggregate demand falls, leading to a lower output (GDP)
and higher unemployment. The AD curve shifts leftward, causing a
reduction in economic activity.
• Example: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the AD curve shifted left due
to a drop in consumer spending, causing a deep recession.
6. Inflation Analysis with AS-AD
• Demand-Pull Inflation: Occurs when AD increases faster than AS,
pushing the economy beyond its productive capacity and causing price
levels to rise.
o Example: Rapid growth in demand for housing and goods may
cause inflationary pressures as prices rise.
• Cost-Push Inflation: Happens when a negative supply shock raises
production costs, shifting the AS curve left and causing inflation with
stagnant or falling output.
o Example: Rising oil prices lead to higher transportation and
production costs, resulting in inflation even if demand remains
constant.
7. Policy Responses
• Governments and central banks use the AS-AD model to design
appropriate fiscal (taxes, spending) and monetary policies (interest rates,
money supply) to stabilize economic fluctuations.
o Example: During a recession, governments may implement fiscal
stimulus (increase AD), or central banks may lower interest rates to
stimulate borrowing and spending.
Summary:
• The AS-AD model explains how economic shocks affect output, prices,
and employment.
• AD Shocks: Positive shocks (e.g., stimulus) increase output and prices;
negative shocks (e.g., crises) decrease them.
• AS Shocks: Positive supply shocks lower prices and increase output;
negative shocks (e.g., oil crises) raise prices and reduce output.
• Used to understand inflation, recessions, and the impact of government
policies on the economy.
This model provides a clear framework for analyzing the causes and
consequences of economic fluctuations and guiding policy decisions.
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You said:
how the as-ad model is used to analyse economic fluctuations
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The AS-AD model (Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand model) is a key tool
in macroeconomics used to analyze economic fluctuations—periods of
economic expansion (booms) and contraction (recessions). It helps understand
how shifts in aggregate demand (AD) or aggregate supply (AS) influence the
overall economic output, price levels, and employment. Here's how the model is
used:
1. Analyzing Recessions (Negative AD Shock)
• What Happens: A recession can occur when there is a negative shock to
aggregate demand, such as a decline in consumer confidence, reduced
investment, or tightening fiscal policy.
• Effect on AD Curve: The AD curve shifts leftward, indicating a reduction
in total demand in the economy.
• Result: Lower output (GDP), higher unemployment, and downward
pressure on prices (deflation or lower inflation).
• Example: During the 2008 global financial crisis, a collapse in demand led
to a sharp fall in output and employment.
2. Analyzing Booms (Positive AD Shock)
• What Happens: An economic boom can result from a positive demand
shock, such as increased consumer confidence, higher government
spending, or expansionary monetary policies.
• Effect on AD Curve: The AD curve shifts rightward, reflecting increased
total demand for goods and services.
• Result: Higher output (GDP), lower unemployment, and upward pressure
on prices (inflation).
• Example: After large government stimulus programs, aggregate demand
surges, pushing the economy into a period of strong growth and rising
inflation.
3. Analyzing Inflation (Demand-Pull Inflation)
• What Happens: Demand-pull inflation occurs when the AD curve shifts
to the right faster than the economy's productive capacity can adjust.
• Effect on AS-AD Model: Rising aggregate demand pushes the price level
higher without a proportional increase in output.
• Result: Inflation increases as too much money chases too few goods,
leading to overheating of the economy.
• Example: After a period of prolonged economic expansion, rising demand
for goods and services leads to inflationary pressures as producers struggle
to keep up.
4. Analyzing Stagflation (Negative AS Shock)
• What Happens: Stagflation occurs when there is a negative shock to
aggregate supply, such as rising production costs (e.g., higher oil prices)
or supply chain disruptions.
• Effect on AS Curve: The AS curve shifts leftward, representing reduced
output capacity.
• Result: Rising prices (inflation) and falling output (stagnation), which is a
difficult combination for policymakers to address.
• Example: The 1970s oil crisis caused stagflation, as higher oil prices
increased production costs, reduced output, and caused inflation.
5. Short-Run vs. Long-Run Economic Adjustments
• Short-Run: In the short run, both AD and AS shifts lead to changes in
output and prices. The economy may temporarily deviate from full
employment, leading to recessions, booms, or inflationary periods.
o Example: A sudden increase in demand may temporarily increase
output and reduce unemployment, but it may also raise prices.
• Long-Run: In the long run, the economy adjusts back to its natural level
of output (full-employment output). A shift in AD affects only the price
level, as output remains stable at full employment.
o Example: If aggregate demand increases, output may rise in the
short run, but in the long run, the economy stabilizes, and only prices
continue to rise (long-run inflation).
6. Policy Response to Economic Fluctuations
• Recession: To counteract a negative demand shock, governments may use
fiscal stimulus (e.g., increasing government spending or cutting taxes) or
central banks may use monetary policy (e.g., lowering interest rates) to
shift the AD curve rightward and restore output.
• Inflation: To combat inflation, governments may cut spending, or central
banks may raise interest rates, reducing aggregate demand (shifting AD
leftward).
• Supply Shocks: Policymakers face challenges with supply-side shocks
(e.g., stagflation) because addressing inflation by reducing demand may
worsen unemployment.
7. Example: COVID-19 Economic Fluctuations
• Initial Shock: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy
experienced a negative demand shock as lockdowns reduced consumer
spending and investment. This led to a leftward shift in the AD curve,
reducing output and increasing unemployment.
• Government Response: Many governments implemented fiscal stimulus
(e.g., direct payments, increased healthcare spending) and central banks
lowered interest rates to stimulate demand, shifting the AD curve
rightward.
• Long-Term Impact: After the initial demand recovery, some economies
also faced supply chain disruptions, leading to supply-side constraints
and inflationary pressures (cost-push inflation).
Summary
• Recessions: A fall in aggregate demand (AD) leads to reduced output and
higher unemployment.
• Inflation: A rise in AD increases output but may lead to inflation if the
economy is near full capacity.
• Stagflation: A negative supply shock (AS shift) leads to rising prices and
falling output.
• Policy Responses: Governments and central banks use the AS-AD model
to guide fiscal and monetary policy decisions to stabilize the economy.
In essence, the AS-AD model provides a visual and analytical framework to
understand how changes in aggregate demand and supply influence economic
fluctuations, prices, and output.
Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve (SRAS)
Definition:
The Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS) curve shows the relationship
between the aggregate price level and the quantity of goods and services firms
are willing to supply, assuming some input costs (like wages) remain fixed in the
short run. In the short run, firms respond to higher demand by increasing output,
even if it means temporarily overusing resources or paying overtime wages.
Key Features:
1. Upward Sloping: The SRAS curve is upward-sloping because, in the short
run, as the price level rises, firms are motivated to increase output to take
advantage of higher prices and profits.
o Higher Price Level: Encourages firms to produce more because
they can sell their goods at higher prices while some costs, like
wages, remain fixed.
o Sticky Wages and Prices: Wages and some input costs do not
immediately adjust to changes in price levels, making production
more profitable in the short run when prices rise.
2. Shifts in the SRAS Curve:
o Rightward Shift: When production becomes cheaper or more
efficient (e.g., due to technological improvements or lower input
costs), the SRAS shifts to the right, indicating firms can produce
more at any given price level.
o Leftward Shift: If production costs increase (e.g., due to higher
wages, raw material costs, or supply chain disruptions), the SRAS
shifts to the left, meaning firms can produce less at the same price
level.
Diagram of SRAS:
Here is an example diagram of the Short-Run Aggregate Supply curve,
illustrating its upward slope and potential shifts:
I'll create the diagram for you now.
Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS) Curve
The diagram above shows the Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS) curve,
which is upward sloping. It illustrates that as the price level rises, firms are willing
to increase their output due to higher profitability.
Long-Run Aggregate Supply Curve (LRAS)
Definition:
The Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) curve represents the economy's
potential output when all resources (like labor, capital, and technology) are fully
utilized. In the long run, wages and prices fully adjust to changes in demand, and
the economy operates at its full capacity. The LRAS curve is vertical because, in
the long run, the quantity of output supplied is determined by the economy's
productive capacity and is unaffected by changes in the price level.
Key Features:
1. Vertical Curve: The LRAS curve is vertical at the economy's potential or
full-employment output level, indicating that changes in the price level do
not affect long-run output.
o Full Employment: In the long run, the economy operates at full
employment or full capacity, meaning any increase in demand only
affects the price level, not output.
o Wage Flexibility: Over time, wages and input costs fully adjust to
changes in the price level, leading to no incentive for firms to
increase or decrease production based on price changes.
2. Shifts in the LRAS Curve:
o Rightward Shift: LRAS shifts to the right when the economy's
productive capacity increases, such as through technological
advancements, increased labor force, or capital accumulation.
o Leftward Shift: LRAS shifts to the left when there is a permanent
loss in productive capacity, such as a decline in the labor force or
destruction of capital due to a natural disaster.
Diagram of LRAS:
Now, I'll create the diagram to show the vertical nature of the Long-Run
Aggregate Supply (LRAS) curve.
Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) Curve
The diagram above shows the Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS) curve,
which is vertical. It illustrates that in the long run, the economy's output is
determined by its productive capacity and is unaffected by changes in the price
level.
Summary:
• The SRAS curve is upward sloping, indicating that in the short run, firms
increase output as the price level rises.
• The LRAS curve is vertical, showing that in the long run, output is fixed
at full employment, and changes in the price level do not affect output.

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