For each situation below, analyse whether it shifts the aggregate demand (AD) curve, the aggregate-supply (AS) curve, both, or neither. Then, if it does shift a curve, construct the AD-AS diagram to show the effect on the economy in the long-run.
a) One extraordinary impact of COVID-19 pandemic to the U.S. economy is a massive increase in saving. U.S. recorded nearly tripled saving over the first two quarters of 2020, from $1.59 trillion annualized in the first quarter to $4.69 trillion in the second, which is by far the biggest increase in modern history.
b) The prolonged monsoon rain has caused the production of vegetables in Cameron Highlands fell by about 30%. It has severely impacted a lot of crops, including fruits and flowers. Besides, labor shortages due to the pandemic makes the matters worse.
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