Draw a per-worker aggregate production function for Syria before the civil war. Choose some point A showing the combination of physical capital per worker and real GDP per worker of the country that existed at that time. Demonstrate the impact of the civil war. Show any change in the level of capital per worker and the aggregate production function. Label the new combination of physical capital per worker and real GDP per worker as point B. Explain

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It may be hard to remember, but Syria was once a fairly peaceful and prosperous country. The civil war has destroyed much of Syria’s infrastructure and caused a large number of highly educated Syrians to flee the country. Use the economic growth model to analyze the effects of the civil war on Syria.

 

Draw a per-worker aggregate production function for Syria before the civil war. Choose some point A showing the combination of physical capital per worker and real GDP per worker of the country that existed at that time.

Demonstrate the impact of the civil war. Show any change in the level of capital per worker and the aggregate production function. Label the new combination of physical capital per worker and real GDP per worker as point B. Explain

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