Suppose That Real GDP Is $500, Potential GDP Is $1,000

question 27

Essay

Suppose that real GDP is $500, potential GDP is $1,000, and the marginal propensity to consume is 0.9. If the government is going to spend and does not impose taxes, what specific fiscal policy action should policy makers take?

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