An economy is operating with output $400billion below its natural rate, and fiscal

Chapter 21, Problem 9

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An economy is operating with output $400billion below its natural rate, and fiscal policymakerswant to close this recessionary gap. Thecentral bank agrees to adjust the money supplyto hold the interest rate constant, so there isno crowding out. The marginal propensity toconsume is 45, and the price level is completelyfixed in the short run. In what direction and byhow much would government spending needto change to close the recessionary gap? Explainyour thinking.

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