In a Simple Macro Model with Government and Demand- Determined

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a simple macro model with government and demand- determined output, to raise equilibrium national income by $100 billion, G must be

• A)raised by $100 billion divided by the simple multiplier.
• B)raised by $100 billion times the simple multiplier.
• C)raised by $100 billion.
• D)lowered by $100 billion divided by the simple multiplier.
• E)lowered by $100 billion times the simple multiplier.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A reinforcement contingency through which behaviors followed by positive consequences, are more likely to occur again in the same or similar situations.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral psychology concept where reducing or taking away a desirable stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique involving the addition of a reward following a desired behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process derived from behaviorism theory, involving changes in behavior through the use of rewards or punishments.