In Figure 8

question 3

Multiple Choice

In Figure 8.5,if equilibrium real output is Q₁ and full-employment real output is Q₂,an appropriate monetarist policy lever would be to increase

• A)AD by decreasing income taxes.
• B)AS by increasing the money supply.
• C)AD by reducing interest rates.
• D)AD by reducing government regulations.

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