Which of the Following Could Cause a Leftward Shift of the Aggregate

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause a leftward shift of the aggregate demand (AD) curve?

• A)an increase in desired exports
• B)an increase in government purchases
• C)an increase in government transfer payments to households
• D)an increase in the net tax rate
• E)an increase in desired investment

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