[Solved] Which of the following changes shifts the AD curve down and to the left? A)A temporary increase in government purchases B)A rise in the nominal money supply C)A decrease in corporate taxes D)A decrease in consumer confidence Star Anise: An aromatic spice that comes from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree, characterized by its star shape and licorice-like flavor. Economically Important: Referring to plants, animals, or minerals that have considerable value or significance to human economies. Cycads: Ancient seed plants with a large crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk, often mistaken for palms or tree ferns. Ginkgo: A member of an ancient gymnosperm group that consists of a single living representative (Ginkgo biloba), a hardy, deciduous tree with broad, fan-shaped leaves and naked, fleshy seeds (on female trees)