Assume that the MPC is 0.85 and investment spending rises by $100 million. How much consumption spending will this generate in the second round of spending?
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MPC = 0.85
Increase in investment = $100 million
In the first round,
Consumption increases by 0.85 x 100 = $85 million
In the second round,
Consumption increases by 0.85 x 85 = $72.25 million
Thus, correct answer: $72.25 million
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