econ510_mid term 2_problem solv_spring 2015

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ECON510 Mid Term 2 Spring 2015 Name: _____________________________ I.D.:_______________ Answer both problems. The values within the parenthesis indicate points. Show all your steps to avoid mistakes and also for full credit. Use formula sheet for the as appropriate. Best of luck. Problem 1: Given Y= AK α L 1α , A =10 ,K=100 ,L=100 ,α =1/ 3. Answer the following using this information. a. What is the real wage for labor? (4 points) b. What is the labor demand? (4 points) c. What type of unemployment would we observe if government sets minimum wage equal to 7 units of real GDP? (2 points)

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ECON510Mid Term 2Spring 2015Name: _____________________________I.D.:_______________Answer both problems. The values within the parenthesis indicate points. Show all your steps to avoid mistakes and also for full credit. Use formula sheet for the as appropriate. Best of luck. Problem 1:Given , . Answer the following using this information.a. What is the real wage for labor? (4 points)

b. What is the labor demand? (4 points)

c. What type of unemployment would we observe if government sets minimum wage equal to 7 units of real GDP? (2 points)

Problem 2:a. Given . Find the IS Equation? (5 points)

b. Given . Find the LM Equation? (5 points)

c. Find the equilibrium interest rate and income? (5 points)