Suppose the consumption function is given by C(Y) = 50+0.5 (Y-T), where Y represents income and T represents net taxes. Suppose that the level of government expenditure, G, is 200; net taxes, T, are 200; planned investment, I, is 400. 1)The government expenditure multiplier is: a. -2 b. -1 c. 2 d. 1 The equilibrium level of output is: a. 850 b. 1500 c. 900 d. 1100

Suppose the consumption function is given by C(Y) = 50+0.5 (Y-T), where Y represents income and T represents net taxes. Suppose that the level of government expenditure, G, is 200; net taxes, T, are 200; planned investment, I, is 400. 1)The government expenditure multiplier is: a. -2 b. -1 c. 2 d. 1 The equilibrium level of output is: a. 850 b. 1500 c. 900 d. 1100

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