If the Government Spending Multiplier Is 2 and Government Purchases

question 308

Multiple Choice

If the government spending multiplier is 2 and government purchases increase by $200 billion, output will increase by

• A) $100 billion.
• B) $400 billion.
• C) $500 billion.
• D) $1,600 billion.

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