Assume that a GDP gap can be closed by a $200 initial change in planned spending. The MPS is 0.3 and the MPI equals 0.1 . If the economy is currently in equilibrium with an income level of $600, potential GDP equals:
a. $1,600.
b. $1,100.
c. $800.
d. $600.
e. $400.
b
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