Table 2 shows elements in the national income accounts of an economy. Assume the economy is currently in equilibrium. Elements £ billions Consumption (total) 80 Investment 9 Government Expenditure 6 Imports 15 Exports 8 What is the current equilibrium level of income? What is the level of injections? What is the level of withdrawals? If national income now rises by £22 billion and as a result, the consumption of domestically produced goods rises to £80 billion. Calculate the marginal propensity to consume (MPC)What is the value of the multiplier? What is the value of the multiplier? Comment on the results in part (3) and (4).

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Table 2 shows elements in the national income accounts of an economy. Assume the economy is currently in equilibrium.

 

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£ billions

Consumption (total)

80

Investment

9

Government Expenditure

6

Imports

15

Exports

8

 

  1. What is the current equilibrium level of income?
  2. What is the level of injections? What is the level of withdrawals?
  3. If national income now rises by £22 billion and as a result, the consumption of domestically produced goods rises to £80 billion. Calculate the marginal propensity to consume (MPC)What is the value of the multiplier?
  4. What is the value of the multiplier?
  5. Comment on the results in part (3) and (4).
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  2. What is the value of the multiplier?
  3. Comment on the results in part (3) and (4).
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