Problem:
- In the aggregate demand model in equilibrium, GDP (Y) = C + I + X (open economy).
- Where C = consumption schedule = 100 + .75Y (consumption is a function of income).
- Where I = planned investment = 20 and X = net exports = 40. Both are independent of GDP (Y).
Use the information provided above to complete the following:
- Calculate the equilibrium level of income or real GDP for this economy.
- What happens to equilibrium Y if Ig changes to 15?
- What does this outcome reveal about the size of the multiplier?
- Can there be equilibrium level of output at below full employment?