Figure 18-8 -Refer to Figure 18-8.In the Graph Above,suppose the Economy in Above,suppose

question 187

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-8

-Refer to Figure 18-8.In the graph above,suppose the economy in Year 1 is at point A and expected in Year 2 to be at point B.Which of the following policies could the Congress and the president use to move the economy to point C?

• A)increase government purchases
• B)decrease government purchases
• C)increase income taxes
• D)sell Treasury bills

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