If a $100 billion increase in government spending results in a $500 billion increase in real GDP, then the value of the multiplier:
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Step 1: Given that a $100 billion increase in government spending results in a $500 billion increase in real GDP, we can calculate the value of the multiplier by dividing the change in real GDP by the change in government spending. Show more…
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