The Table Shows the Consumption Schedule for a Hypothetical Economy

question 63

Multiple Choice

The table shows the consumption schedule for a hypothetical economy. All figures are in billions of dollars. Refer to the above table. If planned investments were fixed at $16, taxes were zero, government purchases of goods and services were zero, and net exports were zero, then equilibrium real GDP would be $630 initially. If government purchases were then raised from $0 to $4, other things constant, then the equilibrium real GDP would become:

• A) $660
• B) $630
• C) $640
• D) $650

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Definitions:

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the movement of products or materials from one location to another, which can include shipping, fuel, and labor costs.

Distribution

The process of moving goods from production locations to points of sale and ultimately to end consumers.

Supply Chain

The entire system of producing and delivering a product or service, from the initial sourcing of materials to the delivery to consumers.

Response Time

The duration taken to react or respond to a request, requirement, or stimulus, crucial in customer service and operational efficiency.