Surge in government demand (G) discourages some private demand (I) and this is a major reason as to why the oversimplified formula: 1/(1–MPC) ____________ the size of the multiplier.

A. exaggerates
B. underestimates
C. has no impact on
D. none of these


Answer: A

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