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Chapter 19, Problem 7SQP
(a)
To determine
Calculate the spending multiplier.
(b)
To determine
Impact on aggregate spending.
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result in a (smaller, larger) increase in real GDP, and an initial decrease in spending will result in
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of the multiplier. The MPS is (directly, inversely ) related to the size of the multiplier.
What will multiplier and MPS be when the MPC is .9, and 0.5?
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Suppose there is some hypothetical economy in which households spend $0.75 of each additional dollar they earn and save the $0.25 they have left
Tover. The following graph plots the economy's initial aggregate demand curve (AD)).
Suppose now that the government increases its purchases by $3.75 billion.
Use the green line (triangle symbol) on the following graph to show the aggregate demand curve (AD) after the multiplier effect takes place.
Hint: Be sure the new aggregate demand curve (AD) is parallel to AD). You can see the slope of AD, by selecting it on the following graph.
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