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If the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.75, what is the value of the multiplier?

Correct answer C. 4

Explanation

The multiplier is 1 / (1 - MPC). With an MPC of 0.75, the leakage per round is 0.25, so the multiplier is 1 / 0.25 = 4.

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