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Calculating the Marginal Propensity to Import
Suppose a country's national income increases from $500 billion to $550 billion in one year. During the same period, its spending on imported goods and services rises from $80 billion to $90 billion. Based on this information, calculate the country's marginal propensity to import. Show your calculation.
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