Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Fiscal policy

Fiscal policy — practice question

In a recession, the government raises spending on goods and services by $10 million, while tax rates stay the same. Why could the resulting rise in national income be smaller than $10 million?

  • AIncreased government borrowing increases interest rates.
  • BThe marginal propensity to consume is less than 1.
  • CThe marginal propensity to import is greater than 0.
  • DThere is no accelerator effect on investment.

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