Assume a marginal propensity to consume of three-fourths. If private planned investment decreases by $10 billion and government spending increases by $13 billion, the national income will increase by

Maximizing social benefit is maximizing consumer surplus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Which of the following is the most accurate statement?

a. In the 1970s, the late 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, the GDP deflator and the CPI both showed high rates of inflation. b. In the 1970s, both the GDP deflator and the consumer price index showed high rates of inflation, and in the late 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, both measures showed low rates of inflation. c. In the 1970s, both the GDP deflator and the consumer price index showed low rates of inflation, and in the late 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, both measures showed high rates of inflation. d. In the 1970s, the late 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, the GDP deflator and the CPI both showed low rates of inflation.