If the Marginal Propensity to Consume Is 0

question 105

Multiple Choice

If the marginal propensity to consume is 0.75,and there is no investment accelerator or crowding out,a $15 billion increase in government expenditures would shift the aggregate demand curve right by

• A)$60 billion,but the effect would be larger if there were an investment accelerator.
• B)$60 billion,but the effect would be smaller if there were an investment accelerator.
• C)$45 billion,but the effect would be larger if there were an investment accelerator.
• D)$45 billion,but the effect would be smaller if there were an investment accelerator.

Comprehend the basics of operant conditioning and its major components, including types of reinforcement and reinforcement schedules.

Identify potential dangers and ethical considerations of applying operant conditioning principles, such as gamification, to human behavior.

Recognize discriminative stimuli and their role in operant conditioning.

Demonstrate knowledge of B.F. Skinner's views on behavior, control, and the role of environmental consequences.

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