Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 7MCQ
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To identify:
Whether an increase or a decrease in marginal propensity to consume and marginal tax rate causes an increase in multiplier.
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