Question 7 Suppose a closed economy with no government spending which in equilibrium is producing an output and income of 2300. Suppose also that the marginal propensity to consume is 0.80, and that, if at full employment, the economy would produce an output and income of 3750 By how much would the government need to cut taxes (T) to bring the economy to full employment? (round your answer to the nearest whole value) Your Answer: ▷ View hint Answer

Question 7 Suppose a closed economy with no government spending which in equilibrium is producing an output and income of 2300. Suppose also that the marginal propensity to consume is 0.80, and that, if at full employment, the economy would produce an output and income of 3750 By how much would the government need to cut taxes (T) to bring the economy to full employment? (round your answer to the nearest whole value) Your Answer: ▷ View hint Answer

ECON MACRO

5th Edition

ISBN:9781337000529

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter11: Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.4P

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