Mathematically, the value of the tax multiplier in terms of the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is given by the formula:
a. (MPC - 1)/MPC.
b. 1-[1/(1 - MPC)].
c. 1/MPC.
d. MPC - 1.
b
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a. tend to become corrupted b. tend to be two-party systems c. tend to be one-party systems d. tend to be three-party systems
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A. In the market with elastic supply and demand curves B. In the market with inelastic supply and demand curves C. It is impossible to say without more information D. Since the burden is shared, it doesn't matter in which market it is placed
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a. more, and the cost of living increases. b. more, and the cost of living decreases. c. less, and the cost of living increases. d. less, and the cost of living decreases.
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A) indirect. B) inverse. C) direct. D) independent.