How does leakage through imports in an open economy affect the multiplier's magnitude?

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27 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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Leakages such as imports reduce the overall spending within the domestic economy, which lowers the multiplier effect. Therefore, imports cause the multiplier to decrease.

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