In the Short-Run Keynesian Model Where the Marginal Propensity to Consume

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the short-run Keynesian model where the marginal propensity to consume is 0.75, to offset a recessionary gap resulting from a $1 billion decrease in autonomous consumption, transfers must be:

• A)increased by $1 billion.
• B)decreased by $1 billion.
• C)increased by $1.33 billion.
• D)decreased by $1.33 billion.

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Definitions:

Price of a Dollar

A term not commonly used in economics or finance, potentially confusing but might refer to the value of the US dollar in terms of foreign currency exchange rates.

Trade Flow

Refers to the movement of goods and services between countries, indicating the import and export activities.

Exchange Rates

The value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another; it determines how much of one currency can be exchanged for another currency.

Free Market

An economic system where prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and consumers, free from government intervention.