Q. The Solow Growth Model. In 2010, Japan was a large open economy with perfect capital mobility that was at its steady state.
a. Based only on this information use a Solow Growth Model diagram to clearly and accurately show Japan's initial (1) income-per-worker, (2) actual investment-per-worker, (3) balanced investment-per-worker, and (4) capital-to-labor ratio. This diagram should be drawn in BLACK.
b. In 2011, the Japanese economy experienced a devastating earthquake that destroyed 15% of Japan's capital stock and killed 5% of its labor force. Incorporating only this additional information, clearly and accurately show in your diagram above what effects this would have on Japan's (1) income-per-worker, (2) actual investment-per-worker, (3) balanced investment-per-worker, and (4) capital-to-labor ratio. These effects should be drawn in RED.
c. In 2012, the Japanese government undertook a significant effort in disaster relief, clean up, and rebuilding. In addition, the Japanese government began writing new building safety rules for factories, warehouses, and office building that would impose a significant new regulatory burden on businesses. Incorporating only this additional information clearly and accurately show in your diagram above what effects this would have on Japan's (1) income-per-worker, (2) actual investment-per-worker, (3) balanced investment-per-worker, and (4) capital-to-labor ratio. These effects should be shown separately and drawn in BLUE.