Discuss the impact of a favorable supply shock (technological breakthroughs) on the equilibrium price level (P) and output level (Y). Also, discuss how the Fed could accommodate a favorable supply shock. (Refer to pp. 302-305 from the 9th edition, and pp-294-297 from the 8th edition. Keep in mind textbook only discusses the impact of an adverse supply shock.)
Your discussions should include the following issues:
- You should provide two separate graphical analysis, as shown in Figure 10-14 and Figure 10-15
- Discuss in detail how the price level and output level would change in each graph
- When you discuss the Fed’s policy, you also must discuss whether the Fed should increase or decrease money supply (M)