Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 145

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Policy Alternatives
-(Figure: Policy Alternatives) Refer to Figure: Policy Alternatives. In panel (b) , the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y₁ and price level P₂. If the government decides to intervene, it will MOST likely:

• A) increase taxes.
• B) decrease the quantity of money.
• C) increase its spending.
• D) decrease its spending.

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