Multiple Choice
Assume the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.75 and the economy is in recession with real GDP $1 trillion below full-employment real GDP. To achieve full employment, aggregate demand (AD) must be increased $2 trillion. Following discretionary fiscal policy, government spending should be increased:
A) $0.25 trillion.
B) $1 trillion.
C) $0.5 trillion.
D) $2 trillion.
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