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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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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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