The Set of fiScal Policies That Would Be Most Contractionary

question 152

Multiple Choice

The set of fiscal policies that would be most contractionary would be a(n)

• A) increase in government spending and taxes.
• B) decrease in government spending and taxes.
• C) increase in government spending and a decrease in taxes.
• D) decrease in government spending and an increase in taxes.

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