Exhibit 10.5

-Refer to Exhibit 10.5, which shows the short-run equilibrium in an aggregate demand-aggregate supply model. If the economy is currently producing Y₁ level of output, _____

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Exhibit 10.5
 
-Refer to Exhibit 10.5, which shows the short-run equilibrium in an aggregate demand-aggregate supply model. If the economy is currently producing Y₁ level of output, _____

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When the economy is producing at Y₁, which is below potential output, it indicates that not all resources, including labor, are fully utilized. This situation leads to an actual unemployment rate that is higher than the natural rate of unemployment, which occurs when the economy is producing at its potential output.

Exhibit 10.5 -Refer to Exhibit 10.5, Which Shows the Short-Run Equilibrium in the Short-Run