Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 51

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps) Refer to Figure: Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps. A movement from AD₁ to AD₃ could be caused by:

• A) increased government purchases.
• B) decreased government transfers.
• C) higher tax rates.
• D) decreased government purchases.

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Definitions:

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