Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Assuming no government or foreign sector, if the MPC is 0.5, the multiplier is:
**Options:**
a. 5.
b. 2.
c. 0.5.
d. 0.2.
In this context, the question is asking about the multiplier effect in economics, which is calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{Multiplier} = \frac{1}{1 - \text{MPC}} \]
Given the MPC (Marginal Propensity to Consume) is 0.5, the multiplier would be calculated as follows:
\[ \text{Multiplier} = \frac{1}{1 - 0.5} = \frac{1}{0.5} = 2 \]
**Correct Answer:**
b. 2.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc5b4312e-0ceb-406d-af18-a72a75c23d98%2F8f1e0499-dfc7-4d18-bb79-bcca4b769020%2Fhqkc08s_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:**
Assuming no government or foreign sector, if the MPC is 0.5, the multiplier is:
**Options:**
a. 5.
b. 2.
c. 0.5.
d. 0.2.
In this context, the question is asking about the multiplier effect in economics, which is calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{Multiplier} = \frac{1}{1 - \text{MPC}} \]
Given the MPC (Marginal Propensity to Consume) is 0.5, the multiplier would be calculated as follows:
\[ \text{Multiplier} = \frac{1}{1 - 0.5} = \frac{1}{0.5} = 2 \]
**Correct Answer:**
b. 2.
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