2.3.3 Long-run AS Flashcards
What is the classical view of the LRAS?
The belief that the macro economy would always settle at the full employment level
What is the Keynesian view of the LRAS?
The belief that the macro economy could not settle at the full employment level, instead, beneath it
The classical LRAS curve…
When the labour market adjusts, in the classical view what happens to wages?
Workers will have their wages adjusted resulting in no unemployment, instead lower wages
What do Keynesian economists believe about the adjustment on the macro economy?
Inflexibilities stop the economy from adjusting quickly. Workers will not accept lower wages, so reduncies occur meaning the full level of employment cannot be reached
What 6 factors influence LRAS?