Question: “The Keynesian income – expenditure model assumes that the macro economy can be fine tuned and controlled in the same way as an engine in a car”. Evaluate the validity of this assertation. The economics is concerned of the production and consumption of goods or services. It also deals with the problem of scarcity. It can be divided into two sections‚ microeconomics and macroeconomics. The microeconomics deals the demand and supply for the individual part of the economy. The macroeconomics
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Question- 01: What was the historical background of the school? Answer: The Keynesian school‚ proponents of the branch of economics now termed as Keynesian economics had come into existence towards the beginning of the twentieth century. This school was arguably the first viable alternative to the Classical school of thought. The school argues that private sector decisions sometimes lead to inefficient macroeconomic outcomes and therefore advocates active policy responses by the public sector
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Running Head: KEYNESIAN ECONOMIC THEORY Keynesian Economic Theory KEYNESIAN ECONOMICS John Keynes was an English economist and founder of Keynesian economic theory whose ideas greatly impacted modern economics as well as any government fiscal policies. Keynes was one of the greatest and most influential economists of the 20th century. For this reason‚ he is known as "the father of modern economics (Keynesian theory).” His popular expression "In the long run we are all dead"
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Chapter 11 Classical and Keynesian Macro Analyses Introduction Among the many factors influencing the rate of GDP growth is the volume of business regulation. Concerns about terrorism have multiplied the amount of documentation that must accompany cargo arriving in U.S. ports. How does this affect real GDP? Slide 11-2 Learning Objectives Discuss the central assumptions of the classical model Describe the short-run determination of equilibrium GDP and the price level in the classical
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Keynesian Economics and the Mortgage Crisis The recent mortgage crisis in the US was unprecedented. It led to a massive clampdown of financial institutions‚ occasioning one of the worst financial melt-downs the US has ever faced (Jaffe‚ 2008). Quite naturally‚ it would be necessary to examine the cause of the crisis in order to draft prophylactic measures that would prevent the same financial disaster in the future. This paper will discuss the events that led to the mortgage crisis. The
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The Difference between Classical and Keynesian Economics The differences between classical and Keynesian economics are many‚ but they can be categorized into a few key areas. In general‚ classical economists would like to see the government stay out of the economy‚ and try to influence it as little as possible. Keynesian economists‚ who follow the philosophy of famous economist John Maynard Keynes‚ by contrast‚ do not strongly advocate for a position. Those that follow this policy generally believe
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loggerheads about various aspects about the way the economy influences people and vice-versa. Here‚ I have tried to draw a brief comparison that highlights the major differences‚ which brought into the new agenda;- Difference between Classical and Keynesian Economics Keynes refuted Classical economics’ claim that the Say’s law holds. The strong form of the Say’s law stated that the "costs of output are always covered in the aggregate by the sale-proceeds resulting from demand". Keynes argues that
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Question 3: According to _____________ Theory‚ an economy is assumed to always be at full employment (or very quickly returning to that level). Type: Multiple Choice Points awarded: 1.00 / 1.00 Your answer(s): •Classical Correct answer(s): Keynesian Smithian Classical Traditional Question 4: In the Classical Theory‚ if Households decrease their spending then Businesses will reduce product prices‚ but will also _____________ . Type: Multiple Choice Points awarded: 1.00 / 1.00 Your
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Compare and Contract classical and Keynesian economics The differences between classical and Keynesian economics are numerous‚ but can be categorized into a few key areas. In general‚ classical economists would like to see the government stay out of the economy‚ and try to influence the economy as little as possible. Keynesian economists‚ who follow the philosophy of famous economist‚ John Maynard Keynes‚ by contrast‚ do not strongly advocate for a position. Those that follow the policy generally
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In simple terms‚ Keynesian economists believe that an outside party must interfere in the economy to balance it out when needed. For example‚ a public entity (e.g. a government) might take corrective action when the private economy demonstrates the need for assistance. Keynesian economics operates on the basis that the economy’s fluctuation requires intervention to meet equilibrium. Keynesian economics was credited for the resolution of the American Great Depression of the 1930s. In this case‚ the
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