Homework 3 (suggested solution) Due date: Dec 15 1
Suppose that the following equations describe an economy (C, I, G, T, and Y are measured in billions of dollars and r is measured in percent; for example, r = 10 means r = 10 percent): C = 170 + 0
6(Y - T) T = 200 I = 100 - 4r G = 350 (M/P)d = L = 0
75Y − 6r Ms/P = M/P = 735
Graph the IS and LM curve and show me the slopes and intercepts
slope of IS curve 1/10; slope of LM curve 1/8 b
Calculate the equilibrium levels of real output Y, the interest rate r, planned investment I, and consumption C
r 15 (percent); Y 1,100; I 40; C 710 c
At the equilibrium level of real output Y, calculate the value of the government budget surplus
150 d
Suppose that G increases by 36 to 386
Derive the new IS and LM equations and plot