Unit 3: Macroeconomic Policy

Lesson 13a: Fiscal Policy (FP)

Fiscal Policy Multipliers

 

Simple Multiplier = 1/MPS = 1/(1-MPC)

Complex Multiplier = 1 / (MPS + MPT + MPM);
smaller than the sumple multiplier because there are more leakages

Multiplier with Changes in the Price Level (with Inflation);
smaller than the simple multiplier because AS is upward sloping

Gov't Spending Multiplier = 1 / MPS = 1 / (1 - MPC);
we will use the simple multiplier

Lump Sum Tax Multiplier = - MPC / MPS;
always one less than the simple multiplier and negative

Balanced Budget Multiplier = 1;
change G and T by the same amount in the same direction; always equals 1

Multiplier with Crowding Out:
smaller than the simple multiplier

Multiplier with Supply-Side Effects:
larger than the simple multiplier

 

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Lesson 13a