If Government Increases Taxes by the Same Amount It Increases

question 11

True/False

If government increases taxes by the same amount it increases government spending,there will be no effect on aggregate demand: the increase in government spending is offset by an equal decrease in consumption spending by households.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (materials, labor, and overhead) in product cost calculations, excluding fixed costs.

Operating Income

Profit generated from a company's regular business operations, excluding expenses like taxes and interest.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which can be used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales over a short period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.