Assume That the MPC Is 0

question 38

Multiple Choice

Assume that the MPC is 0.8. Assume that the total crowding-out effect is $20 billion. How will an increase in government purchases of $9 billion shift the AD curve?

• A) It will shift the AD curve right by $25 billion.
• B) It will shift the AD curve left by $25 billion.
• C) It will shift the AD curve right by $20 billion.
• D) It will shift the AD curve left by $20 billion

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Definitions:

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the fossilized remains of ancient plants and animals.

Coal

A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used primarily as a fuel in the production of electricity and heat, formed from plant remains over millions of years.

Oil

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, used as fuel and in the manufacture of various goods.

Natural Gas

An energy-producing fossil fuel that predominantly contains methane, utilized for heating, cooking, and generating electricity.