Answer to Question #26192 in Macroeconomics for LILY

Question

Each of the following event is either a cause or a consequence of a shift in the AD or AS curve in Canada. Identify which it is and, if it is a cause, describe the effect on equilibrium real GDP and the price level. ( use a graph of the AD/AS)
a. OPEC's actions significantly increased the world price of oil in 1979- 1980
b. During 1996 - 2001, canadian real GDP was growing at a healthy pace but inflation showed no signs of rising
c. World commodity prices increased sharply from 2002 to 2008 due to higher world demand. Many of these commodities are both produced in Canada and used as important inputs for canadian firms. ( Assume that a change in world commodity prices is exogenous