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Calculating the Economic Impact of a New Project
A national government decides to fund the construction of a new high-speed rail line, representing an initial investment of $100 billion into the economy. In this country, historical data shows that individuals and households, on average, spend 75% of any additional income they receive. Based on this information, what is the maximum total change in the country's national income that could result from this initial investment?
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