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Role of the Marginal Propensity to Consume in Determining the Multiplier's Size
Within the multiplier model, the marginal propensity to consume () is identified as a key determinant of the multiplier's size. The value of the MPC directly influences the extent to which an initial change in spending is amplified throughout the economy.
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