6. Consider the following economy: C = 100+0.8Y, I = 200, G = 125, NX = 75. (a) Compute the equilibrium GDP (b) If the government decides to increase the spending by $30, how much will be the impact on equilibrium GDP? (Hint: Spending multiplier = 1/1 - MPC)

6. Consider the following economy: C = 100+0.8Y, I = 200, G = 125, NX = 75. (a) Compute the equilibrium GDP (b) If the government decides to increase the spending by $30, how much will be the impact on equilibrium GDP? (Hint: Spending multiplier = 1/1 - MPC)

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