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An increase in the marginal propensity to consumer (MPC) ?

Correct answer: A. raises the value of the multiplier

  • A. raises the value of the multiplier
  • B. has no impact on the value of the multiplier?
  • C. rarely occurs because the MPC is set by congressional legislation
  • D. lowers the value of the multiplier

Explanation

The simple spending multiplier is 1 divided by 1 minus the MPC, so a higher MPC produces a larger multiplier. A higher MPC means each round of additional income generates more consumption spending.

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