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The multiplier and the accelerator

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An economy is recovering from a deep recession. A £15 billion increase in government investment in infrastructure projects leads to a final cumulative rise in national income of £24 billion. This increase in national income subsequently induces private sector firms to increase their capital investment by £6 billion to meet the rising demand.

Which of the following correctly identifies the economic concepts demonstrated by these events?

The £24 billion rise in national income is due to the accelerator effect, and the £6 billion increase in private investment is due to the multiplier effect.

The £24 billion rise in national income is due to the multiplier effect, and the £6 billion increase in private investment is due to the accelerator effect.

The £24 billion rise in national income is due to crowding out, and the £6 billion increase in private investment is due to the wealth effect.

The £24 billion rise in national income is due to automatic stabilisers, and the £6 billion increase in private investment is due to the marginal propensity to import.

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