The Taylor rule: John Taylor of Stanford University proposed the following monetary policy rule: R_ - r = m(pi_t - pi) + n Y_t That is, Taylor suggests that monetary policy should increase the real interest rate whenever output exceeds potential. a. What is the economic justification for such a rule? b. Combine this policy rule with the IS curve to get a new aggregate demand curve. How does it differ from the AD curve we considered in the chapter? Consider the response of short-run output to aggregate demand shocks and inflation shocks.

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.

George wants to collect funds to open his own bakery from his family.  he needs an accurate estimate of how much money he would require to run the bakery for at least six months.  he has to buy a shop  (costing $3,500)  and buy an oven  (costing $600).  his  start-up  costs, including various utility costs, would be  $300.  he has calculated his monthly expenses as  $250.  how much money would george require to start his business and run it for at least six months? a.  $3500b.  $5,900c.  $7,200d.  $7,400e.  $8,200its not c.7200 tried it

What are the real flows and money flows that run between households, firms, and governments in the circular flow model? the real flows are that flow from households to firms through markets. a. the services of factors of production; real b. payments; financial c. the services of factors of production; factor d. government goods; factor e. consumption goods; financial?