Consider an open economy with the
following specifications:
C= 200 - 0.85Y
T= 300
G= 400
I = 120
X= 40
M= 30
- Derive the savings function and show that . MPS + MPC =
1 [3 marks]
- Define a budget deficit and state whether the government is in
a deficit or surplus.
[3
marks]
- Given that the economy is open, state and explain the
components of Aggregate demand (AD).
[4
marks]
- Derive the equilibrium income and clearly show the multiplier.
[10
marks]
- What will be the impact on the equilibrium income if investment
spending increased by 30%?
[5
marks]