Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

When the marginal propensity to consume is given as 0.5, what is the tax multiplier?

Options:

2

-2

3

-1

Correct Answer:

-1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → -1

MPC (Marginal Propensity to Consume) = 0.5

Tax Multiplier= [−MPC / (1-MPC)]

                       = - 0.5 / (1-0.5)

                       = - 0.5 / 0.5 = -1