The aggregate demand/ aggregate supply models

THE AD/AS MODELImage result for the as ad model
  • The equilibrium of AD and AS determines the current output (REAL GDP) and the price level (PL)
  • Full Employment
    • Full employment equilibrium exists where AD intersects SRAS and LRAS at the same point.
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  • Recessionary Gap
    • A recessionary gap exists when equilibrium occurs below full employment output.
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  • Inflationary Gap 
    • An inflationary gap exists when equilibrium occurs beyond full employment output.
CHANGES (𝚫) in AD


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CHANGES in SRAS

INCREASE

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DECREASE
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THREE RANGES 
  • Horizontal or Keynesian Range: A lot of unemployed resources which creates a recession or depression. 
    • Includes only levels of real GDP that are less than the full employment output.
  • Intermediate Range: Resources are getting closer to the full employment level, which creates pressure on wages and prices.
  • Vertical/Classical Range: Where real GDP is at a level with unemployment at the full employment level, and where any increase in demand will result only in an increase in prices.
    • The economy is unable to produce any more goods and services for a sustainable period of time.

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