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A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/31 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q241 Mark

A government decided to increase its expenditure on a major infrastructure project by building new roads. What would decrease the multiplier effect of the project if it had occurred at the same time? A a decrease in imports B a decrease in the rate of interest C an increase in income tax D an increase in the marginal propensity to consume

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  1. [1] Choice C is correct

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Topic
The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Structured question, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 3 Variant 1, question 24.

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