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Comparing Demand-Side and Supply-Side Shocks
Imagine an economy is in a stable state, with prices rising at a steady, predictable rate and employment at its natural level. Compare and contrast the likely short-run effects on both the inflation rate and the overall level of economic output if one of the following two distinct events occurs:
- The government unexpectedly launches a massive new infrastructure spending program.
- A severe global drought causes a sharp, sustained increase in the price of key agricultural commodities used by domestic producers.
In your answer, explain the mechanisms through which each event impacts the economy.
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