An Economy Is Experiencing a High Rate of Inflation

question 67

Multiple Choice

An economy is experiencing a high rate of inflation.The government wants to reduce GDP by $36 billion to reduce inflationary pressure.The MPC is .75.By how much should the government raise taxes to achieve its objective?

• A)$6 billion
• B)$9 billion
• C)$12 billion
• D)$16 billion

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Definitions:

Substitutes In Production

Products that can be produced using the same resources or processes as another product, allowing producers to switch between them based on market demand or cost considerations.

Fixed Resources

Assets and inputs in the production process that cannot be easily increased or decreased in the short term, such as land and machinery.

Producer

An individual, company, or entity that creates goods or provides services to satisfy consumer demand.

Genetically Modified Seeds

Seeds that have been modified in the laboratory using genetic engineering techniques to possess certain desired traits, such as increased resistance to pests or herbicides.