Table 11-1
Y =
C + I + G
C =
500 + 0.8(Y?T)
I =
300
G =
700
T =
0.25Y
Refer to Table 11-1. What is the level of consumption in this model?
A. 2,950
B. 2,750
C. 2,550
D. 2,350
E. 2,150
Answer: B
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