In the Aggregate Expenditures Model of the Economy, a Downward

question 61

Multiple Choice

In the aggregate expenditures model of the economy, a downward shift in aggregate expenditures can be caused by a:

• A) Decrease in government spending or an increase in taxes
• B) Decrease in taxes or an increase in government spending
• C) Decrease in interest rates or a decrease in taxes
• D) Decrease in saving or an increase in government spending

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