Suppose Lower Expectations Lead to a Decrease of $240 in Desired

question 82

Multiple Choice

Suppose lower expectations lead to a decrease of $240 in desired investment in the economy and the marginal propensity to consume is 0.75. Table 10.2
$\begin{array}{c}\begin{array}{|l|}\hline\\ \text {Spending Cycles}\\\hline \text {First-cycle}\\\text {spending}\\\hline \text {Second-cycle}\\\text {spending}\\\hline \text {Third-cycle}\\\text {spending}\\\hline \end{array}\begin{array}{c|}\hline \text {Change in this Cycle's Spending}\\\text { and Income}\\\hline\\\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad -\$ 240 \\\hline\\\\\hline\\\\\hline\end{array}\begin{array}{c|}\hline \text {Cumulative Decrease in }\\ \text {Spending and Income}\\\hline\\\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad -\$240\\\hline\\\\\hline\\\\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$


In Table 10.2,what will be the total decrease in aggregate demand resulting from the initial $240 decrease in investment expenditure after an infinite number of cycles?

• A)-$960.00.
• B)-$135.00.
• C)-$555.00.
• D)-$240.00.

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Definitions:

Household Wealth

The net value of all assets owned by members of a household, including property, investments, and cash, minus liabilities.

Price Level

The mean price point of all goods and services within the economic framework.

Disposable Income

After-tax financial resources available to households for the purposes of saving and spending.

Unemployment Level

The proportion of the workforce that is not currently employed but actively seeking employment.