Economics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305280595
Author: William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 28.B, Problem 1TY
a)
To determine
The equilibrium level of GDP.
b)
To determine
The multipliers for government purchases and for fixed taxes.
c)
To determine
Some policies that would move GDP to the full employment level.
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