Suppose the MPC Is 0

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose the MPC is 0.60.Assume there are no crowding out or investment accelerator effects.If the government increases expenditures by $200 billion,then by how much does aggregate demand shift to the right? If the government decreases taxes by $200 billion,then by how much does aggregate demand shift to the right?

• A)$300 billion and $180 billion
• B)$300 billion and $300 billion
• C)$500 billion and $300 billion
• D)$500 billion and $500 billion

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Definitions:

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by many small firms producing identical products, where no single firm has significant control over the market price.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many producers selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, price, and brand.

Nondiscriminating Monopolist

A monopolist that charges all consumers the same price for its product or service, regardless of the market segment.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting production and pricing to achieve the highest possible profit.