An Equal Increase in Government Purchases and Taxes Will Cause

question 35

Multiple Choice

An equal increase in government purchases and taxes will cause

• A)an increase in real GDP.
• B)no change in real GDP.
• C)an increase in the budget surplus.
• D)a reduction in cyclically adjusted budget surplus.

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Definitions:

Trade Restrictions

Government-imposed limitations on the exchange of goods and services between countries, including tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.

Free Trade

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Domestic Jobs

Employment opportunities within a country's borders, as opposed to jobs located overseas.

Free International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries without the imposition of restrictions such as tariffs, quotas, or subsidies.