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Assume consumption is represented by the following function: C=400+0.75Y. Also assume that planned investment (I) equals 100 and there are no government or taxes.

 

**Essay Question 2(c)**

Given the information in essay question (2), assume that planned investment increases by 50. Calculate the increase in equilibrium output.

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In this section, students are tasked with analyzing how changes in planned investment can impact equilibrium output. Using the data provided in a previous section (not shown), students will perform calculations to determine the resulting changes in output levels. This involves understanding economic concepts such as investment multipliers and equilibrium conditions within an economy.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Essay Question 2(c)** Given the information in essay question (2), assume that planned investment increases by 50. Calculate the increase in equilibrium output. --- In this section, students are tasked with analyzing how changes in planned investment can impact equilibrium output. Using the data provided in a previous section (not shown), students will perform calculations to determine the resulting changes in output levels. This involves understanding economic concepts such as investment multipliers and equilibrium conditions within an economy. (No graphs or diagrams are present in the provided image.)
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Here, consumption function is given as:

C=400+0.75Y

Where,

a is 400 and MPC is 0.75

And, planned investment is 100.

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