The U.S. economy is in a recession and the IS-LM suggests we are in a liquidity trap.
a) Illustrate the situation using the AD-AS and IS-LM diagrams.
b) Explain what a liquidity trap.
c) If the there is no monetary or fiscal policy change what does the price adjustment mechanism predict?
d) Why might this be un-desirable?
e) What would you recommend for macroeconomic policy makers in the U.S. Show the impacts graphically? What would be the downside to your recommended policy(ies)?