Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 34 - Part XII - The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand - Questions for Review - Page 766: 4

Answer

If nothing happens, then the aggregate demand curve will shift to the left. This would decrease output and increase prices.

Work Step by Step

If the Fed decides to stabilize aggregate demand, then the Fed needs to increase the money supply. This would likely shift the aggregate demand curve back to its original curve. (The increased money supply would cut the interest rate, increasing investment.) If the Fed does nothing, Congress would want to stabilize aggregate demand by increasing the money supply. However, the Fed directly controls the money supply, so Congress would need to increase the quantity of money another way (such as tax cuts).
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