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Assume that marginal propensity to consume is 0.5, and change in government expenditure is ₹400. Calculate a) government expenditure multiplier b) equilibrium income |
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Answer» a) Govt. Expenditure multiplier = \(\frac{1}{1-c}\) = \(\frac{1}{1-0.5} = \frac{1}{0.5}\) = 2 b) Equilibrium income is calculated by using the following formula \(\Delta Y= \frac{1}{1-c} \times \Delta G = \frac{1}{1-0.5} \times 400\) =\(\frac{1}{0.5} \times 400 = 2 \times 400 = 800\) |
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