The AD-AS model can be used to analyze the effects of fiscal policy, including changes in government spending or taxes. Suppose Congress votes to decrease corporate income tax rates. Use the AD/AS model to analyze the likely impact of the tax cuts on the macroeconomy. 1. What will happen to the AD curve? A. Explain why the AD curve is affected by this tax change. B. Show graphically 2. What happens to GDP and the price level? Explain and show graphically 3. Suppose Congress implemented the tax decrease with the idea of using supply-side economics (section 13.4, under the politics of fiscal policy). This will affect the SRAS curve rather than the AD curve. What will happen to the SRAS? 1. Graphically show a shift of the SRAS curve. 2. How did this shift affect GDP and the price level? Explain and label on graph. 4. What is the argument for using supply side economics? What is the downside? (Hint, you should be talking about the budget.)