Suppose the interest on the debt was $700 billion. If interest is paid domestically, 90% will be spent domestically (the remainder is spent on foreign goods). If interest is paid to the foreign sector, only 10% is spent here (the remainder is spent in foreign countries). Every dollar collected in axes to pay the interest cause domestic spending to fall 90 cents. The spending multiplier is 2. d) What is the net impact on GDP if all interest is paid domestically?

Suppose the interest on the debt was $700 billion. If interest is paid domestically, 90% will be spent domestically (the remainder is spent on foreign goods). If interest is paid to the foreign sector, only 10% is spent here (the remainder is spent in foreign countries). Every dollar collected in axes to pay the interest cause domestic spending to fall 90 cents. The spending multiplier is 2. d) What is the net impact on GDP if all interest is paid domestically?

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Chapter19: The Keynesian Model In Action

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