The equilibrium level of real GDP is $5,000 billion, the full employment level of real GDP is $6,000 . and the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.90 . Which of the following statements is true?
a. A recessionary gap exists equal to $100 billion.
b. The full employment target could be reached if government increased its spending by $100 billion.
c. Both of the above statements are true.
d. Neither of the above statements are true.
c
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A) to influence the amount of consumption B) to influence the amount of investment C) to shift the demand for money curve D) to influence aggregate demand
A regressive tax:
a. is designed to take a larger percentage of higher incomes as compared to lower incomes b. is designed in such a way that as a person's income rises, the amount of tax as a proportion of income rises. c. takes a greater proportion of the income of lower-income groups than of higher-income groups. d. is considered to be the most equitable type of tax.