In: Economics
The savings rate in a country is 25%. The government wants to expand GDP by $300 Billion. How much must they increase Government spending to reach that goal?
Solution:
MPS = 25% = 0.25
MPC = 1 - MPS = 1 -0.25 = 0.75
Multiplier = 1 /MPS = 4
Change in GDP = Change in government spending x Multiplier
$300 / 4 = Change in government spending
$75 = Change in government spending