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Suppose in a simple economy with no foreign sector, the MPC is equal to 0.8. If the government increased government spending by 30million,anditsimultaneouslyraisedtaxesby30 million, how much will be the change in output (∆Y)?


A

Output will increase by $15 million

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Output will increase by $30 million

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There will be no change in output

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Output will decrease by $30 million

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Solution

The correct option is B

Output will increase by $30 million


This is the case of a balanced budget multiplier. If an increase in government spending is matched by an equal increase in taxes, the increase in output will be equal to the increase in G.


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