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The open economy multiplier is smaller than the closed one because
AExports fall with income
BSome extra income buys imports
CTaxes rise automatically
DInvestment is crowded out
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Some extra income buys imports
A positive marginal propensity to import leaks demand abroad, shrinking the multiplier.
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