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Assume that Japan's government increases government spending by 100 billion yen ( $¥ 100$ billion) and finances it by borrowing. a. Will Japan's real GDP increase by more or less than 100 billion yen ( $$\$ 100$$ billion)? b. What macroeconomic factors strengthen or weaken this effect?

     Assume that Japan's government increases government spending by 100 billion yen ( $¥ 100$ billion) and finances it by borrowing.
a. Will Japan's real GDP increase by more or less than 100 billion yen ( $$\$ 100$$ billion)?
b. What macroeconomic factors strengthen or weaken this effect?
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Demystifying Global Macroeconomics
Demystifying Global Macroeconomics
JOHN E. MARTHINSEN 3rd Edition
Chapter 12, Problem 14 ↓

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Assume that Japan's government increases government spending by 100 billion yen ( $¥ 100$ billion) and finances it by borrowing. a. Will Japan's real GDP increase by more or less than 100 billion yen ( $$\$ 100$$ billion)? b. What macroeconomic factors strengthen or weaken this effect?
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