Consider the data presented in the table: Actual aggregate expenditure or output (Y) (billions of $) Consumption
Question:
Consider the data presented in the table:
Actual aggregate expenditure or output (Y) (billions of $) | Consumption (C) (billions of $) | Planned investment (billions of $) | Government spending (G) (billions of $) | Net exports (NX) (billions of $) | Unplanned investment (inventory change) (billions of $) |
500 | 300 | 150 | 100 | 50 | |
600 | 350 | ||||
700 | 400 | ||||
800 | 450 | ||||
900 | 500 |
Based on the assumptions of the aggregate expenditure model, fill in the columns for planned investment, government spending, and net exports.
Instructions:Enter the values into the table above.
a. For each level of actual aggregate expenditure, calculate unplanned inventory investment.
Instructions:Enter the values into the table above. If the value is negative, then be sure to enter a minus sign.
b. What is the equilibrium level of aggregate expenditure in this economy?
Instructions:Enter a number rounded to the nearest whole number. Answer in the billions of dollars.
c. Suppose that planned investment increases by $50 billion.What is the new equilibrium level of aggregate expenditure in this economy?
Instructions:Enter a number rounded to the nearest whole number.Answer in the billions of dollars.
d. What is the marginal propensity to consume in this economy?
Instructions:Enter a number rounded to two decimal places as necessary.
e. What is the expenditure multiplier in this economy?
Instructions:Enter a number rounded to two decimal places as necessary.