The Effective Demand Principle states that the total level of employment in an economy is determined by the level of aggregate demand (AD) for goods and services.
- If the aggregate demand is insufficient to purchase all the goods produced in the economy, there will be unemployment.
- The principle suggests that employment will adjust to the level where aggregate demand is sufficient to purchase all output.
- In simple terms, the level of demand in an economy dictates the quantity of goods and services produced, which in turn determines the amount of labor employed.
Conclusion: The Effective Demand Principle highlights the relationship between the total demand for goods and services and the level of employment in an economy.
Year | Unemployment Rate (in percent) | Number of unemployed (in millions) | Labour Force Participation Rate (in percent) |
2010 | 15 | 30 | 70 |
2020 | 20 | 50 | 80 |