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The Amplification of Economic Shocks

Imagine an economy where businesses suddenly become very pessimistic about future profits and, as a result, collectively decide to reduce their spending on new factories and equipment by $50 billion. Explain in detail why the total output of the economy is likely to fall by more than $50 billion. In your explanation, trace the chain of events that leads to this larger overall decline.

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