Suppose Real GDP Is $13 Trillion,potential Real GDP Is $13

question 118

Multiple Choice

Suppose real GDP is $13 trillion,potential real GDP is $13.5 trillion,and Congress and the president plan to use fiscal policy to restore the economy to potential real GDP.Assuming a constant price level,Congress and the president would need to decrease taxes by

• A)$500 billion.
• B)less than $500 billion.
• C)more than $500 billion.
• D)None of the above are correct.Congress should raise taxes in this case.

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