Refer to Figure 23-4. Potential GDP equals $100 billion. The economy is currently producing GDP1 which is equal to $90 billion. If the MPC is 0.8, then how much must autonomous spending change for the economy to move to potential GDP?

A) -$18 billion B) -$2 billion C) $2 billion D) $18 billion

C

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