Question 1: Below are consumption and disposable income (YD) data.
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Disposable Income (YD)
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Consumption
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2013
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$250 000
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$180 000
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2014
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$310 000
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$216 000
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a. Calculate the marginal propensity to consume (mpc) and then the multiplier in this economy.
b. Using the multiplier you found in part a, calculate the effect of a $6000 increase in investment spending on real GDP.