b. What is the equilibrium income and consumption? c. How come that multiplying the initial value of consumption by the multiplier coefficient results in the same value as in the foregoing? d. Construct a new consumption schedule now assuming that MPC is equal to 0.90. e. What is the new equilibrium income? Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks. Indicate if each of the following increases or decreases the consumption level.
1. Increase in disposable income
2. Increase in interest rates 3. Effective advertising program 4. Decrease in population growth 5. Credit availability 6. Expectation of price increases 7. Expectations of income increases 8. Increase in tax rates 9. Increase in family income 10. Improved income distribution
Exercise 4: Given the income and consumption levels, complete the following table: