Explain why the tax multiplier is smaller in absolute value than the government expenditure multiplier.
The tax multiplier is smaller in absolute value than the government expenditure multiplier, as the government expenditure affects the total expenditure and taxes through the multiplier. Tax multiplier also influences disposable income that affects the overall consumption level.
The reason is explained through the following example.
Let’s assume MPC be to 0.80.
Then, the government expenditure multiplier
Tax multiplier
= - 4
This shows that government expenditure multiplier is more than tax multiplier.
Explain the relation between government deficit and government debt.
Give the relationship between the revenue deficit and the fiscal deficit.
Discuss the issue of deficit reduction.
Are fiscal deficits inflationary?
‘The fiscal deficit gives the borrowing requirement of the government’. Elucidate.
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In the above question, calculate the effect on output of a 10 per cent increase in transfers, and a 10 per cent increase in lump-sum taxes. Compare the effects of the two.
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Explain why public goods must be provided by the government.
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What is the difference between ex ante investment and ex post investment?
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What are the important features of a capitalist economy?
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What are the four factors of production and what are the remunerations to each of these called?
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