There is a simple Keynesian Model of a typical form (as given in the lecture and in the learning materials): (1) Y = C + I (equilibrium condition) (2) C = a + bY (consumption function) (3) I = I0 (investment function) where I0 = 115 a = 10 b = MPC = 0.9  how much is the simple multiplier (also known as a Keynesian multiplier or an expenditure multiplier)?

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There is a simple Keynesian Model of a typical form
(as given in the lecture and in the learning materials):

(1) Y = C + I (equilibrium condition)

(2) C = a + bY (consumption function)

(3) I = I0 (investment function)

where

I0 = 115

a = 10

b = MPC = 0.9

 how much is the simple multiplier (also known as a Keynesian multiplier or an expenditure multiplier)?

 

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