When the Multiplier Is ________, an Autonomous Decrease in Investment

Multiple Choice

When the multiplier is ________, an autonomous decrease in investment of $200 billion decreases equilibrium real GDP by $400 billion. When the multiplier is ________, an autonomous decrease in investment of $200 billion decreases equilibrium real GDP by $800 billion.

A) 2.0; 4.0
B) 0.4; 0.2
C) $400 billion; $800 billion
D) 4.0; 8.0
E) 0.2; 0.4