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If the marginal propensity to consume is 0.75, how much is the spending multiplier? If the marginal propensity to consume drops to 0.5, how much is the new spending multiplier?
Solution:-
Spending multiplier = 1 / (1 - MPC)
= 1 / (1 - 0.75)
= 1 / 0.25
= 4
If the marginal propensity to consume drops to 0.5.
New Spending multiplier = 1 / (1 - MPC)
= 1 / (1 - 0.50)
= 1 / 0.50
= 2