If a "Conservative" Wanted to Increase Aggregate Demand, Which of the Following

question 80

Multiple Choice

If a "conservative" wanted to increase aggregate demand, which of the following would she tend to favor?

• A)An increase in government spending, because it has a larger multiplier than tax changes.
• B)A decrease in transfer payments, because it keeps the public sector small.
• C)An increase in transfer payments, because it has a larger multiplier than tax changes.
• D)A decrease in taxes, because it makes the public sector smaller.

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Definitions:

Joint Control

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Accumulated Depreciation

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Sundry Liabilities

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