Figure 12-1 -Refer to Figure 12-1. in This Situation, If Policymakers Want

question 79

Multiple Choice

Figure 12-1
-Refer to Figure 12-1. In this situation, if policymakers want to close the output gap with fiscal policies that will stimulate aggregate demand, what should they do?

• A) establish a consumption tax to encourage savings
• B) increase government spending
• C) loosen environmental regulations to lower businesses cost of production
• D) raise interest rates

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