In: Economics
Question One
a) The Kenya National Bureau of statistics has made the following estimates for the
Kenyan economy; -
Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) = 0.25, Investment (I) = 5500, Government
spending (G) = 12000, Autonomous consumption (α) = 1500,
Net Exports (X-M) = 3500
Y= C+ I + G + X-M
C= α + βY
Required; -
i) Calculate the equilibrium level of National Income.
ii) Calculate the equilibrium consumption and savings.
iii) Compute a simple investment multiplier and interpret it.
b) Explain why a little inflation is always necessary so as to grease the wheels of the economy.