Question 1 (The Multiplier Model): Below are consumption and disposable income (YD) data. (3 points)     Disposable Income (YD) Consumption 2013 $250 000 $180 000 2014 $310 000 $216...

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Question 1 (The Multiplier Model): Below are consumption and disposable income (YD) data. (3 points)

 

 

Disposable Income (YD)

Consumption

2013

$250 000

$180 000

2014

$310 000

$216 000

 

a.       Calculate the marginal propensity to consume (mpc) and then the multiplier in this economy. (2)

 

b.      Using the multiplier you found in part a, calculate the effect of a $6000 increase in investment spending on real GDP. (1)

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