Assume the following for the economy of a country: a. Consumption function: C = 85 + 0.5Yd

Question:

Assume the following for the economy of a country:

a. Consumption function: C = 85 + 0.5Yd

b. Investment function: I = 85

c. Government spending: G = 60

d. Net taxes: T = - 40 + 0.25Y

e. Disposable income: Yd Y - T

f. Equilibrium: Y = C + I + G Solve for equilibrium income. (Hint: Be very careful in doing the calculations. They are not difficult, but it is easy to make careless mistakes that produce wrong results.) How much does the government collect in net taxes when the economy is in equilibrium? What is the government’s budget deficit or surplus?

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Principles Of Macroeconomics

ISBN: 9780374146412

10th Edition

Authors: Karl E. Case, Ray C Fair, Sharon C Oster

Question Posted: