Exhibit 11-7 Aggregate Demand and Supply Model Suppose the Economy

question 156

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 11-7 Aggregate demand and supply model Suppose the economy in Exhibit 11-7 is in equilibrium at point E₁ and the marginal propensity to consumer (MPC) is 0.75. Following Keynesian economics, to lower the price level from 170 to 150, the government should reduce its spending by:

• A)$20 billion.
• B)$100 billion.
• C)$133 billion.
• D)$400 billion.

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