Consider the Hypothetical Information in the Following Table for Potential

question 143

Multiple Choice

Consider the hypothetical information in the following table for potential GDP, real GDP and the price level in 2017 and in 2018 if the government does not use fiscal policy.

If the government wants to keep real GDP at its potential level in 2014, it should:

• A)decrease income taxes.
• B)decrease government purchases.
• C)decrease interest rates.
• D)increase interest rates.

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