According to Okun’s Law, if the normal rate of growth of GDP is 3% and the current unemployment rate is 6%, an increase in GDP growth to 4% would cause unemployment to change by what percentage?

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1. According to Okun’s Law, if the normal rate of growth of GDP is 3% and the current unemployment rate is 6%, an increase in GDP growth to 4% would cause unemployment to change by what percentage?
2. When total output, income, employment, and trade decline for 6 to 12 months, the economy is in what part of the business cycle?
3. Which has a larger effect on aggregate demand: an increase in government expenditure or an equal sized decrease in taxes? Explain your answer.
4. To eliminate a recessionary gap, what fiscal policy should the government pursue? Be specific.
5. Indicate which of the following is expansionary OR contractionary fiscal policy:

• Increasing income tax
• Bailing out the auto industry
• The purchase of military helicopters