Suppose the MPC Is 0

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose the MPC is 0.60.Assume there are no crowding out or investment accelerator effects.If the government increases expenditures by $200 billion,then by how much does aggregate demand shift to the right? If the government decreases taxes by $200 billion,then by how much does aggregate demand shift to the right?

• A)$300 billion and $180 billion
• B)$300 billion and $300 billion
• C)$500 billion and $300 billion
• D)$500 billion and $500 billion

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The wages paid to workers directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Overhead

The ongoing operational costs not directly attributable to the creation of a product or service.

General Journal

A comprehensive journal used in bookkeeping to record all types of accounting transactions before their transfer to specific accounts in the ledger.

Predetermined Rate

A rate established before the start of a period for the purpose of applying overhead costs to products or services, based on estimated costs.