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In macroeconomic analysis. the ratio of the total increment in equilibrium value of final goods output to me initial increment in autonomous expenditur
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In macroeconomic analysis. the ratio of the total increment in equilibrium value of final goods output to me initial increment in autonomous expenditure is called the _________ of the economy.

A.

consumption multiplier

B.

income multiplier

C.

investment multiplier

D.

savings multiplier

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Investment multiplier

Investment Multiplier:
The investment multiplier measures how much the equilibrium output (final goods and services) changes due to a change in autonomous investment or expenditure.
It is derived from the concept of the multiplier effect, where an initial increase in spending generates multiple rounds of economic activity, leading to a magnified impact on output.
Formula:
k=11MPCk = \frac{1}{1 - MPC}​​
Where:
k: Investment multiplier
MPC: Marginal Propensity to Consume
The higher the MPC, the larger the multiplier effect.

Consumption Multiplier:

  • This term does not exist as a formal macroeconomic concept. Consumption is a part of the multiplier effect but does not describe the phenomenon itself.

Income Multiplier:

  • While the multiplier effect influences income, the correct term for this concept is the

investment multiplier.

  • Savings impact the multiplier effect indirectly through the Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS), but the term "savings multiplier" is not used in this context.

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