The Circular Flow of Income
This topic introduces the five-sector circular flow of income model to explain the operation of the macroeconomy. Students analyse the impact of leakages and injections on the level of economic activity.
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This topic introduces the five-sector circular flow of income model to explain the operation of the macroeconomy. Students analyse the impact of leakages and injections on the level of economic activity.
Key Questions
- What are the key sectors of the Australian economy?
- How do leakages and injections affect national income?
- What is the multiplier effect?
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