Assume That the MPC Is 0

question 5

Multiple Choice

Assume that the MPC is 0.8. Assuming that only the multiplier effect matters, how will a decrease in government purchases of $150 billion shift the aggregate demand curve?

• A) It will shift the aggregate demand curve left by $120 billion.
• B) It will shift the aggregate demand curve left by $150 billion.
• C) It will shift the aggregate demand curve right by $150 billion.
• D) It will shift the aggregate demand curve left by $750 billion.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

A company's operating profit after subtracting all operating expenses but before interest and taxes, reflecting the profitability of the core business activities.

Absorption Costing

A technique in accounting where all costs incurred from manufacturing, like direct materials, direct labor, and both kinds of manufacturing overhead (variable and fixed), are factored into the product's pricing.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost incurred to produce, bundle, and ready one unit for sale, including both direct and allocated overhead costs.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all direct costs and allocated indirect costs (both fixed and variable) in the cost of a product.