5.2. Which of the following fiscal policies would be most likely to return the e
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Question
5.2. Which of the following fiscal policies would be most likely to return the economy to the natural rate of output of $6 trillion?
A. A decrease in income taxes
B. A decrease in the spending multiplier
C. A reduction in military spending
D. A decrease in the money supply
The federal government decides to increase government purchases by $100 billion. Aggregate demand will increase by:
A. Less than $100 billion
B. Not enough information is available to assess the increase
C. More than $100 billion
D. $100 billion
Explanation / Answer
Assuming current rate of output is below the natural rate of output, A. A decrease in income taxes C. More than $100 billion