Calculate the equilibrium real GDP for the economy   2. What is the level of consumption at the equilibrium level of GDP   3. Calculate the investment and tax multipliers

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In the economy of Kwartengland, the following figures are given for economic activity

which was undertaken in 2013. All the figures are million Ghana Cedis

Consumption Expenditure = 1000 + 0.8 YD           Investment Spending= 600

Government Expenditure = 2450                            Personal Taxes= 100

Exports= 100                                                            Imports= 150

 

1. Calculate the equilibrium real GDP for the economy

 

2. What is the level of consumption at the equilibrium level of GDP

 

3. Calculate the investment and tax multipliers

 

4. By how much should exports change if government wishes to increase real GDP by 1000?

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