effect on AD- spare capacity

Cards (8)

  • What does the multiplier effect lead to in terms of aggregate demand (AD)?
    It leads to an increase in AD higher than the original increase
  • What condition must be met for the multiplier to have the desired effect?
    There must be sufficient spare capacity in the economy
  • What does "spare capacity" in the economy refer to?
    It refers to the ability to produce extra output
  • Why is spare capacity important for the multiplier effect?
    It allows for extra output to be produced
  • What happens if the economy is at full output regarding the multiplier effect?
    The multiplier effect cannot have the desired impact
  • What factors determine the increase in AD?
    Initial increase in AD and multiplier size
  • How does the size of the initial increase in AD affect the overall increase in AD?
    A larger initial increase leads to a greater overall increase
  • What is the relationship between the multiplier and the increase in AD?
    A larger multiplier amplifies the increase in AD