Suppose That Real GDP Is Initially $20 Trillion and the Government

question 103

Multiple Choice

Suppose that real GDP is initially $20 trillion and the government attempts to increase real GDP to $21 trillion. The marginal propensity to consume is 0.8, and every $1.00 increase in real government spending crowds out $0.50 in real planned investment expenditures. Which increase in government spending below could yield the desired level of real GDP?

• A) $100 billion
• B) $125 billion
• C) $200 billion
• D) $400 billion

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Definitions:

Injections

In economic terms, it refers to the introduction of income into the flow of the economy through investment, government spending, or exports.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate the cost of living.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The market value of all final goods and services produced in the nation during a particular period, usually a year.