Question:

Consider the following information:
Consumption (𝐢) = 250 + 0.25$π‘Œ_𝑑$, where $π‘Œ_𝑑$ is disposable income Autonomous Investment ($𝐼_0$) = 100
Government Expenditure ($𝐺_0$) = 50
Income tax rate (𝑑) = 20 percent
The equilibrium level of consumption in the economy is ____ (in integer).

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Correct Answer: 350

Solution and Explanation

Finding the Equilibrium Level of Consumption

Step 1: Given Information 

  • Consumption function: \( C = 250 + 0.25 Y_d \)
  • Autonomous investment: \( I_0 = 100 \)
  • Government expenditure: \( G_0 = 50 \)
  • Income tax rate: \( t = 20\% \) or \( 0.2 \)

Step 2: Equilibrium Condition

At equilibrium, total output (income) is equal to total expenditure:

\[ Y = C + I_0 + G_0 \]

Step 3: Expressing Disposable Income

Disposable income is given by:

\[ Y_d = Y - \text{Taxes} = Y - (t Y) = Y(1 - 0.2) = 0.8Y \]

Step 4: Substituting \( Y_d \) into Consumption Function

\[ C = 250 + 0.25 (0.8Y) \]

\[ C = 250 + 0.2Y \]

Step 5: Substituting into Equilibrium Condition

\[ Y = (250 + 0.2Y) + 100 + 50 \]

\[ Y - 0.2Y = 250 + 100 + 50 \]

\[ 0.8Y = 400 \]

\[ Y = \frac{400}{0.8} = 500 \]

Step 6: Finding Equilibrium Consumption

Substituting \( Y = 500 \) into the consumption function:

\[ C = 250 + 0.2(500) \]

\[ C = 250 + 100 = 350 \]

Final Answer:

The equilibrium level of consumption is 350.

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