Macroeconomics › Section K · The aggregate demand and aggregate supply model › Topic K.2

Building the AD/AS model

One diagram, three lines: aggregate demand, short-run aggregate supply and long-run aggregate supply. Together they show what sets total output and the overall price level, and they are the main tool for every macro topic that follows.

In this topic

  • One diagram for the whole economy
  • Aggregate demand
  • Why the AD curve slopes down
  • Worked example: a rising price level
  • Short-run aggregate supply
  • Potential GDP and long-run aggregate supply
  • Movements along versus shifts of the curves
  • Equilibrium in the model
  • Worked example: finding equilibrium from a table
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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