Suppose the consumption function is $800 billion +0.8y and the government wants to stimulate the economy. By how much will aggregate demand at current prices shift initially (before multiplier effects) with:  a. A $50 billion increase in government purchases  b. A $50 billion tax cut  c. A $50 increase from income transfers

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Suppose the consumption function is $800 billion +0.8y and the government wants to stimulate the economy.
By how much will aggregate demand at current prices shift initially (before multiplier effects) with: 

a. A $50 billion increase in government purchases 

b. A $50 billion tax cut 

c. A $50 increase from income transfers 

what will the cumulative ad shift be for: 

d. The increased government spending 

e. The tat cut 

f. The increased transfers

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