Explain what is meant by "new Keynesians" and discuss some of the research conducted in this area
What will be an ideal response?
New Keynesians focus on the implications of market imperfections such as nominal rigidities. This research has also focused on the determination of wages (e.g. efficiency wage theory). Others have focused on "menu costs" to explain why prices might not adjust as rapidly to clear product markets.
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Does the figure above illustrate a recessionary or an inflationary gap? What do potential GDP and real GDP equal? What is an appropriate fiscal policy to restore real GDP to potential real GDP?
What will be an ideal response?
Jake takes 40 minutes to fry a chicken and 10 minutes to toast a slice of bread. His brother Elwood takes 60 minutes to fry a chicken and 4 minutes to toast a slice of bread. Calculate each brother's opportunity cost
Who has a comparative advantage in which activity? Explain. Will the brothers gain if they specialize?