Suppose a country repeals an investment tax credit, and this leads to a decrease in investment spending

Question:

Suppose a country repeals an investment tax credit, and this leads to a decrease in investment spending of $100 billion. Suppose the multiplier is 1.5 and the economy’s real GDP is $5,000 billion.

a. In which direction will the aggregate demand curve shift and by how much?

b. Explain using a graph why the change in real GDP is likely to be smaller than the shift in the aggregate demand curve.

 P-963

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: 9780691170817

1st Edition

Authors: Libby Rittenberg, Timothy Tregarthen

Question Posted: