Suppose the Government's Share of GDP Declines by 10 Percent

question 108

Essay

Suppose the government's share of GDP declines by 10 percent. Draw a diagram to show what the I/Y and X/Y curves will look like if there is very little change in the interest rate. Does this mean that nongovernment spending is not sensitive to changes in the interest rate? Explain.

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