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Suppose a closed economy has an aggregate consumption function given by C = 200 + 0.50Yd and generates $2400 output and income in equilibrium. Suppose also that the government collects a lump-sum tax of 100.
How much will the private sector be saving total in equilibrium?
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Suppose a closed economy generates $2500 output and income in equilibrium. Suppose also that the government spends 350 and imposes a lump-sum tax of 100.
By how much is the government in deficit?
2) Private saving = income - taxes - consumption
= 2400 - 100 - 200 - 0.50*(2400 - 100)
= 950
Hence saving of private sector is 950
3) Budget deficit = government spending - taxes
= 350 - 100
= 250
Hence budget deficit is 250