Which Combination of Fiscal Policy Actions Would Be Most Contractionary

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which combination of fiscal policy actions would be most contractionary for an economy experiencing severe demand-pull inflation?

• A)increase taxes and government spending
• B)decrease taxes and government spending
• C)increase taxes and decrease government spending
• D)decrease taxes and increase government spending

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