Question

For the question below, write an explanation of the short-run effect (including the determinant of AD or AS that is causing the shift, the line that shifts (AD or AS), the direction of the shift (left or right), and the impact on output and price level (increase or decrease) and submit a properly drawn and labeled aggregate demand and aggregate supply graph for the scenario. Make sure your name and assignment number are written on each page of graphs you submit. All text must be written in the text box provided.

Congress passes a sweeping health care reform bill that provides free medical insurance for all Americans. Once the President signs it into law, the government will provide every American with a policy that will pay up to 80% of every medical bill a patient incurs. This change does not impact consumer income.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage of the health care reform bill would shift the aggregate demand (AD) curve to the right in the short run. This is because with the new policy, people would be able to afford more health care services, leading to an increase in the quantity of goods and services demanded at every price level. This would result in an increase in both output and the price level in the short run.

On the other hand, the aggregate supply (AS) curve would remain unchanged since the bill does not affect the costs of production or the available inputs.

Overall, the short-run impact of the health care reform bill would be an increase in output and a higher price level.