Assume That an Economy's Real GDP Multiplier Is 4

question 102

Multiple Choice

Assume that an economy's real GDP multiplier is 4. If this economy is in equilibrium at $2,000 billion, then which one of the following actions will bring it to a full employment equilibrium of $1,500 billion?

• A) $500 billion spending cut.
• B) $500 billion spending increase.
• C) $125 billion spending cut.
• D) $125 billion spending increase.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Mergers

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Clayton Act

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Department of Justice

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Per Se Violations

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