Question

Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium. In a short span of time, there is a decline in the money supply, a tax increase, a pessimistic revision of expectations about future business conditions, and a rise in the value of the dollar. In the short run, what would we expect to happen?

Answer 1

Answer:

The price level and GDP will fall.

Explanation:

A decline in money supply will increase the interest rate, as a result the investment will decline. This will cause production to decrease. An increase in tax will cause the cost of production to increase, reducing the supply. The taxes will decrease the disposable income, further reduing demand and cnsumption. A pessimistic expectation of business will also cause production to decline.

A rise in the value of dollars will make exports expensive, reducing exports. All of this will cause the GDP and price level to decline.