Effect on real GDP

$50 billion rise in government purchases of goods and services

$50 billion rise in government transfer payments

First round

$50 billion

$25 billion

Second round

$25 billion

$12.5 billion

Third round

$12.5 billion

$6.25 billion

Eventual effect

$100 billion

$50 billion

Table :

TABLE 13-1 Hypothetical Effects of a Fiscal Policy with Multiplier of 2