Suppose Real GDP Is $12

question 104

Multiple Choice

Suppose real GDP is $12.1 trillion and potential GDP is $12.6 trillion.To move the economy back to potential GDP,Congress should

• A)lower taxes by an amount less than $500 billion.
• B)raise government purchases by $500 billion.
• C)raise government purchases by more than $500 billion.
• D)lower taxes by $500 billion.
• E)lower government purchases by $500 billion.

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Credit Unions

Member-owned financial cooperatives that provide savings, credit, and other financial services to their members.

Check-Cashing Stores

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Precious Metals

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