Assume that the short run equilibrium GDP is $4,000 billion and the potential GDP is $5,000 billion. The marginal propensity to consume is 0.8. [a] Would you classify this society more inclined to consume or save? Explain . [b] By how much would you advise the President to adjust the government spending and the taxes? Show your work.

Assume that the short run equilibrium GDP is $4,000 billion and the potential GDP is $5,000 billion. The marginal propensity to consume is 0.8. [a] Would you classify this society more inclined to consume or save? Explain . [b] By how much would you advise the President to adjust the government spending and the taxes? Show your work.

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter15: Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6SQ

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