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Aggregate Expenditure and Potential Output Analysis

The document discusses the relationship between aggregate expenditure and equilibrium in the economy, highlighting that the long-run real interest rate aligns aggregate output with potential output. It notes that a recession can reduce demand for U.S. exports, while high unemployment may lead to lower wages and decreased production costs, ultimately boosting spending and output. Additionally, reducing taxes is suggested as a means to stimulate spending and increase aggregate expenditure towards potential output levels.

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Aggregate Expenditure and Potential Output Analysis

The document discusses the relationship between aggregate expenditure and equilibrium in the economy, highlighting that the long-run real interest rate aligns aggregate output with potential output. It notes that a recession can reduce demand for U.S. exports, while high unemployment may lead to lower wages and decreased production costs, ultimately boosting spending and output. Additionally, reducing taxes is suggested as a means to stimulate spending and increase aggregate expenditure towards potential output levels.

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Graph of aggregate expenditure showing this initial

equilibrium:

Aggregate Price
Level (Y)

Aggregate Output
(X)
(Potential output = Xn, Initial equilibrium in which X < Xn)

Explanation:
 Long-run real interest rate is the level where the aggregate output
equals the potential output.
 Demand will be reduced if foreign demand for U.S. exports falls due to a
recession.
 Potential output is increasing as the interest rates and price level
decline, while also accounting for the right shift (increase) of the
aggregate supply (GDP reaching the potential level).
 High unemployment will encourage labor workers to work for lower
wages. At the same time, production costs will be lowered (decreased
demand) as interest rates will decline resulting in a boost in spending
and an increase in output.
 Taxes can be reduced in order to stimulate spending and increase
aggregate expenditure, thus resulting in more output to a potential level.

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