We know the following about a closed economy: (Y-T), • Consumption: C = 20 + 0.7 • Investment: I = 4c Government expenditures: G= 30 • Taxes: T = 0.2Y   When the government increases its expenditures without changing the way it collects taxes, there is a multiplier effect. What is the value of the multiplier? Select one (two digits after the decimal): a. 2.33 b. 2.50 c. 3.33 d. 4.00

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We know the following about a closed economy: (Y-T),

• Consumption: C = 20 + 0.7

• Investment: I = 4c

Government expenditures: G= 30

• Taxes: T = 0.2Y

 

When the government increases its expenditures without changing the way it collects taxes, there is a multiplier

effect. What is the value of the multiplier?

Select one (two digits after the decimal):

a. 2.33

b. 2.50

c. 3.33

d. 4.00

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