With the economy in a recession because of inadequate aggregate demand, the government increases its purchases by $1,200. Suppose the central bank adjusts the money supply to hold the interest rate constant, investment spending is fixed, and the marginal propensity to consume is 2/3.
How large is the increase in aggregate demand?

A. $400
B. $800
C. $1,800
D. $3,600

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Answer:

The answer to this question is D. $3,600

Explanation:

Multiplier  = 1 / 1 - MPC

where the MPC= 2/3

1/ 1 - 2/3   = 3

Therefore the total effect of a $1,200 increase in spending is 3  x $1200   =3600.

hence the answer is D. $3,600