In its Budget presentation the Government proposes a lump sum tax increase of $80million. On the other hand, the Government decides to increase spending by $60 million. The MPC for this nation is estimated at 90 percent (0.9). What will be the impact on GDP and by how much?

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In its Budget presentation the Government proposes a lump sum tax increase of $80million. On the other hand, the Government decides to increase spending by $60 million. The MPC for this nation is estimated at 90 percent (0.9). What will be the impact on GDP and by how much?

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