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1 mark, −0.25Macroeconomics › Keynesian cross and the multiplier › The balanced budget multiplierHardabout 2 min

JNU SSS 2012 Question 25: Keynesian cross and the multiplier

Consider a closed economy in which aggregate output in short-run equilibrium is equal to the level of effective demand. There are only two types of expenditure on goods and services—private consumption expenditure and expenditure by the government (G)(G)(G). Workers earn only wage income and non-workers earn all remaining income. Non-workers always spend a fixed amount on consumption. Suppose to produce every rupee of final output, 0·005 labour-day is required and the wage for a working day is Rs 150.

Suppose workers consume their entire income and the lump sum direct taxes are imposed on workers rather than on non-workers. What is the value of the balanced budget multiplier?

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Consider a closed economy in which aggregate output in short-run equilibrium is equal to the level of effective demand. There are only two types of expenditure on goods and services—private consumption expenditure and expenditure by the government (G). Workers earn only wage income and non-workers earn all remaining income. Non-workers always spend a fixed amount on consumption. Suppose to produce every rupee of final output, 0·005 labour-day is required and the wage for a working day is Rs 150. Suppose workers consume their entire income and the lump sum direct taxes are imposed on workers rather than on non-workers. What is the value of the balanced budget multiplier? (A) 1 (B) 2·5 (C) 4 (D) None of the above

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This question is on The balanced budget multiplier, part of Keynesian cross and the multiplier in Macroeconomics.

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