MPC is 0.875. When tax increases by $1, GDP will decrease by $8. by $1, GDP will decrease by $7. by $1, GDP will increase by $8. by $1, GDP will increase by $7.
MPC is 0.875. When tax increases by $1, GDP will decrease by $8. by $1, GDP will decrease by $7. by $1, GDP will increase by $8. by $1, GDP will increase by $7.
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![**MPC and GDP Impact**
Given: The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is 0.875.
**Question: When tax increases by $1, what is the impact on GDP?**
- A) GDP will decrease by $8.
- B) GDP will decrease by $7.
- C) GDP will increase by $8.
- D) GDP will increase by $7.
**Analysis:**
To determine the impact of a tax change on GDP, use the tax multiplier formula:
\[ \text{Tax Multiplier} = -\frac{\text{MPC}}{1 - \text{MPC}} \]
Substituting the given MPC of 0.875, calculate the potential changes in GDP when there is a $1 increase in taxes.
This exercise aids in understanding the relationship between taxation, consumer spending, and economic output.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F66e7c4bd-b625-4257-925b-91b14dfd609d%2Fd1c851b1-18ba-4e46-8826-ab3ae25f77ad%2F7bkbpjm_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**MPC and GDP Impact**
Given: The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is 0.875.
**Question: When tax increases by $1, what is the impact on GDP?**
- A) GDP will decrease by $8.
- B) GDP will decrease by $7.
- C) GDP will increase by $8.
- D) GDP will increase by $7.
**Analysis:**
To determine the impact of a tax change on GDP, use the tax multiplier formula:
\[ \text{Tax Multiplier} = -\frac{\text{MPC}}{1 - \text{MPC}} \]
Substituting the given MPC of 0.875, calculate the potential changes in GDP when there is a $1 increase in taxes.
This exercise aids in understanding the relationship between taxation, consumer spending, and economic output.
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