Spending Multiplier

Calculate economic spending multiplier effect. Formula: Multiplier = 1 / (1 - MPC) where MPC = Marginal Propensity to Consume.

Formula

Multiplier = 1 / (1 - MPC)

MPC = 0.75

Inputs
  • Marginal Propensity to Consume (0.0-0.99): 0.75

Multiplier = 4x

Frequently asked questions

Why this matters?
Shows how initial spending ripples through economy. Higher MPC = higher multiplier effect.