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Output Determination by Aggregate Demand
A foundational premise of the multiplier model is that the economy's total output is determined exclusively by the level of aggregate demand. Under the model's assumptions, production is assumed to be perfectly elastic, meaning firms will adjust their output levels to match whatever is demanded without being constrained by supply-side factors.
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