The Keynesian multiplier

Change the MPC and the size of an injection to see the multiplier and the final rise in income.

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Why is the real multiplier smaller?

Some extra income leaks away in taxes, imports and saving at each round, so k = 1/(MPS + MPT + MPM).

What formula does it use?

k = 1/(1 − MPC); ΔY = k × ΔJ.

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