Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Fiscal policy

Fiscal policy — practice question

In a Keynesian model, why would a $100 million rise in government spending on goods and services produce a larger effect on aggregate demand than a $100 million fall in tax revenue?

  • AConsumers spend only part of any extra disposable income.
  • BGovernment expenditure does not create wealth.
  • CThe marginal tax rate affects the value of the multiplier.
  • DThe multiplier does not apply to consumer expenditure.

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