Practice mode Labour Market

Weaker demand raises unemployment, which cuts spending and so reduces demand even further. What is this process called?

Correct answer C. The downward multiplier

Explanation

The multiplier works in both directions: an initial fall in spending lowers incomes, so people spend less, which lowers other incomes in turn and makes the total fall larger than the first cut.

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