Question

Describe the short run effects of each of the following socks on the aggregate price level and aggregate output. a. The government sharply increases the minimum wage. b. Solar energy firms launch a major program of investment spending. c. Severe weather destroys crops around the world.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is

A: Aggregate price level increases and aggregate output decreases

B. Both aggregate price level aggregate output increases

C. Aggregate price level increases and aggregate output decreases

Explanation:

A. This government action will increase the aggregate price level increases due to inflation. Aggregate output will decrease due to the increase in cost of product (high wage to labor)

B. Because of the increased spending Investment in solar program, both aggregate output and aggregate price level increase.

C. Due to the severe weather destroyed crops, aggregate price level increases and aggregate output decreases. This happened because there will be decrease in supply of crops.