Consider a closed economy with a government.  Consumption is given by C = 1,000 + 0.6Yd   Further, t = 0.2, I = 600 and G = 500.   Derive the equilibrium level of output. Compute the size of the expenditure multiplier using the algebraic expression of the multiplier.

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Consider a closed economy with a government.  Consumption is given by

C = 1,000 + 0.6Yd   Further, t = 0.2, I = 600 and G = 500.

 

  • Derive the equilibrium level of output.
  • Compute the size of the expenditure multiplier using the algebraic expression of the multiplier.
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