Unit 3: Macroeconomic Policy

Lesson 10a: Fiscal Policy - The Spending Multiplier

Key Problems

 

The Simple Multiplier (table)

The Simple Multiplier (graph)

 

The Simple Multiplier (table)

1. Refer to the data above. The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is:

1. 0.20
2. 0.25
3. 0.70
4. 0.80

2. Refer to the data above. If GDP was $350 we would expect consumption to be:

1. $350
2. $325
3. $305
4. $290

3. Refer to the data above. What is the spending multiplier (simple multiplier)?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. 5

4. Refer to the data above. Assume the equilibrium GDP is $250. If $10 in investment is added to this economy, what would the new equilibrium GDP be?

1. $250
2. $260
3. $275
4. $300
5. $325

 

The Simply Multiplier (graph)

What increase in Investment will cause GDP to increase by $75 and achieve full employment?

 

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