Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

Assume that the marginal propensity to consume is 0.8. The tax multiplier will then be ................

Options:

4

-4

-5

5

Correct Answer:

-4

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → -4

The tax multiplier (MT) measures the change in equilibrium income due to a change in taxes.

The formula for the tax multiplier is: MPC/ (1-MPC)

MPC=0.8

MT= - 0.8/ 0.2 = -4