An Increase in Taxes Will ________ Consumption Spending,and a Decrease

question 178

Multiple Choice

An increase in taxes will ________ consumption spending,and a decrease in transfer payments will ________ consumption spending.

• A)increase; increase
• B)decrease; increase
• C)increase; decrease
• D)decrease; decrease

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