Suppose That the Marginal Propensity to Consume in Montavada Is

question 23

Essay

Suppose that the marginal propensity to consume in Montavada is 0.75.
(a) If taxes were reduced by $1,000 in Montavada, by how much would equilibrium output change?
(b) If government spending were increased by $1,000 in Montavada, by how much would equilibrium output change?
(c) Explain why a tax cut of $1,000 would have less effect on the economy of Montavada than an increase in government spending of $1,000.

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes or duties to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports, used by governments to regulate trade.

Nontariff Barrier

Trade restrictions that don't involve tariffs, such as quotas, embargoes, or regulations, affecting the import or export of goods.

Arbitration

A form of alternative dispute resolution where an impartial third party, the arbitrator, makes a decision in a conflict that is binding on the parties involved.

Forum Selection Clause

A provision in a contract that specifies which court or jurisdiction will resolve any disputes that arise under the contract.