Chapter 9 - From the short to the Medium run: The IS-LM-PC Model Flashcards

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output fluctuations (business cycles)

A

movements in output around its trend

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economic fluctuations

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results of shocks and their dynamic effects

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3
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can more frequent wage adjustments preserve higher levels of real wage?

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no, just possible to set up higher inflation

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factors of labor-market rigidities

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a) generous system of unemployment insurance
b) high degree of employment protection
c) minimum wages
d) bargaining rules, such as extension agreements

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