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HudsonKB16

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Explain why the multiplier in an open economy is different from the multiplier in a closed economy.
 
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Question 2

The natural rate of interest is not
 
  A) zero.
  B) the neutral rate of interest.
  C) Wicksellian rate of interest.
  D) associated with the natural rate of unemployment.



morrie123456

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Answer to Question 1

In a closed economy, the effects of any change in Y on demand all falls on domestic goods. In an open economy, some of the increased spending falls on imports. So, the final change in Y will be smaller in an open economy because of the existence of the marginal propensity to import.

Answer to Question 2

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