In the monetary intertemporal model, assume that money supply is always fixed. Suppose that there is an increase in real wage. How does this change affect interest rates (both real and nominal), price level, employment, total factor productivity and equilibrium output? Carefully explain your answers.

In the monetary intertemporal model, assume that money supply is always fixed. Suppose that there is an increase in real wage. How does this change affect interest rates (both real and nominal), price level, employment, total factor productivity and equilibrium output? Carefully explain your answers.

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Chapter26: Monetary Policy

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