23Fiscal PolicyHard1 mark
The diagram shows an economy’s production possibility curve (PPC).
The government decreases income tax with the aim to increase employment without causing
inflationary pressure in the economy.
When is this policy likely to be most effective?
| marginal propensity to consume | position of the economy on the PPC diagram | |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0.6 | X |
| B | 0.6 | Y |
| C | 0.8 | X |
| D | 0.8 | Y |