Practice - The Multiplier Effect
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Practice Questions
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Define the multiplier effect in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how spending creates more spending.
What is the marginal propensity to consume?
💡 Hint: Think about how much of extra money people tend to spend.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the multiplier effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how spending can lead to a domino effect in the economy.
True or False: The marginal propensity to consume is inversely related to the multiplier effect.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between consumption and income generation.
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Challenge Problems
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If the government increases spending by $1 million and the MPC is 0.8, calculate the expected increase in national income.
💡 Hint: Use the multiplier formula to find the total impact.
Analyze how a sudden drop in consumer confidence to an MPC of 0.5 would change the effects of a $1 million investment. What would the implications be on economic growth?
💡 Hint: Re-calculate the multiplier with the new MPC to see the difference.
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