Exhibit 20A-2  Macro AD/AS Models in Panel (B) of Exhibit

question 29

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 20A-2  Macro AD/AS Models In Panel (b) of Exhibit 20A-2, the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at real GDP level Y₁ and price level P₂. If the federal government or Fed decides to intervene, it would most likely:

• A) decrease taxes.
• B) increase the money supply.
• C) increase the level of government spending for goods and services.
• D) decrease the level of government spending for goods and services.

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