Assume that, without taxes, the consumption schedule for an economy is as shown in the table below.
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Assume that, without taxes, the consumption schedule for an economy is as shown in the table below.
Impose a progressive tax such that the tax rate is 0 percent when GDP is $100, 5 percent at $200, 10 percent at $300, 15 percent at $400, and so forth. Determine the new consumption schedule, noting the effect of this tax system on the MPC (tax inclusive) and the multiplier.
Instructions: In the table below, enter whole numbers for all columns except the MPC column. For the MPC column, enter two decimal places.
GDP (Billions) | Consumption Before Tax (Billions) | Tax (Billions) | Disposable Income (Billions) | Consumption After Tax (Billions) | Tax Rate (Percent) | MPC |
$100 | $120 | $ | $ | $ | % | undefined |
200 | 200 | % | ||||
300 | 280 | % | ||||
400 | 360 | % | ||||
500 | 440 | % | ||||
600 | 520 | % | ||||
700 | 600 | % |
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ISBN: 978-0073375694
18th edition
Authors: Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean M. Flynn
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