Evaluating Economic Stimulus Policies
A government is considering two different policies to stimulate household spending in an economy where aggregate consumption (C) is described by the equation C = cā + cā(1-t)Y. In this model, cā is a fixed amount of spending, cā is the fraction of extra after-tax income that is spent, t is the proportional income tax rate, and Y is pre-tax income.
Policy A: A one-time, lump-sum payment is given to every household. Policy B: The proportional income tax rate (t) is permanently lowered.
Evaluate the effectiveness of each policy in increasing aggregate consumption. In your response, you must:
- Identify which component of the consumption equation each policy primarily targets.
- Compare the immediate and long-term effects of each policy on total spending.
- Justify which policy might be more effective under different economic conditions.
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