If the MPC Is 0

question 7

Multiple Choice

If the MPC is 0.80, and if the goal is to increase real GDP by $200 million, then by how much would government spending have to change to generate this increase in real GDP?

• A) $240 million.
• B) $200 million.
• C) $180 million.
• D) $40 million.

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