An economy is currently in equilibrium. The following figures refer to elements in its national income accounts. A) If national income now rises by £12 billion, and as a result, the consumption of domestically produced goods rises to £68 billion. Calculate the marginal propensity to consume (MPC). B)  What is the value of the multiplier? C)  Comment on the results in part (a) and (b).

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An economy is currently in equilibrium. The following figures refer to elements in its national income accounts.

A) If national income now rises by £12 billion, and as a result, the consumption of domestically produced goods rises to £68 billion. Calculate the marginal propensity to consume (MPC).


B)  What is the value of the multiplier?

C)  Comment on the results in part (a) and (b).

Elements
£ bilions
Consumption (total)
70
Investment
Government Expenditure
7
Imports
10
Exports
8
Table 2
Transcribed Image Text:Elements £ bilions Consumption (total) 70 Investment Government Expenditure 7 Imports 10 Exports 8 Table 2
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