MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
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Chapter 8, Problem 5SQP
(a):
To determine
Impact of expected prolonged recession on the consumption function.
(b):
To determine
Impact of sharp stock price rise consumption function.
(c):
To determine
Impact of price rise on the consumption function.
(d):
To determine
Impact of rise of interest rate on consumer loans on the consumption function.
(e):
To determine
Impact of rise in income tax on the consumption function.
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MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
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