suppose the wealth effect is such that a $10 change in wealth produces a $2 change in consumption at each level of income. assume real estate prices tumble such that wealth declines by $160. A. What will be the new level of consumption at the $680 billion level of disposable income? B. What will be the new level of savings?

suppose the wealth effect is such that a $10 change in wealth produces a $2 change in consumption at each level of income. assume real estate prices tumble such that wealth declines by $160. A. What will be the new level of consumption at the $680 billion level of disposable income? B. What will be the new level of savings?

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Chapter8: The Keynesian Model

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