Multiple Choice
Suppose government purchases increase by $100 billion, that there is no crowding-out effect, and that the marginal propensity to consume is 0.8.What is the total effect of this increase in government purchases?
A) $500 billion
B) $400 billion
C) $125 billion
D) $80 billion
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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