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Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
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Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P
To determine

How the value of the multiplier change with the marginal propensity to consume.

Concept Introduction:

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): It is defined as the value of output which is produced inside the border of a country in the given interval of time.

The formula to calculate change in GDP is:

Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

Here,

  • Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2is autonomous spending.
  • MPC is marginal propensity to consume.

Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC): It is defined as the change which occurs in total consumption level due to change in disposable income.

The formula to calculate MPC is:

Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  3

Here,

  • Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  4is change in disposable income.
  • Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  5is change in consumption level.
  • MPC is marginal propensity to consume.

Multiplier: It is defined as the ratio of total change in the gross domestic product due to change in the autonomous spending.

The formula to calculate multiplier is:

Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  6

Here,

  • MPC is marginal propensity to consume.

Consumption Level ( C ): It is one of the largest components of GDP .The individual consumption depends on the disposable income.

Consumption Function: It shows how the change in disposable income of an individual changes the consumption level.

The formula to calculate consumption function is:

Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  7

Here,

  • C is consumption level.
  • Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  8is autonomous consumption.
  • Economics, Chapter 26.A, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  9is disposable income
  • MPC is marginal propensity to consume.

Autonomous Consumption: It is defined as the consumption level when the income of an individual is zero.

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