Suppose that an initial $10 billion increase in investment spending expands GDP by $10 billion in the first round of the multiplier process. Also suppose that GDP and consumption both rise by $6 billion in the second round of the process. Instructions: In parts a and b, round your answers to 1 decimal place. In part c, enter your answer as a whole number. a. What is the MPC in this economy
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