Multiple Choice
Which of the following fiscal policy changes would be the most contractionary?
A) a $40 billion increase in taxes
B) a $10 billion increase in taxes and a $30 billion cut in government spending
C) a $20 billion increase in taxes and a $20 billion cut in government spending
D) a $30 billion increase in taxes and a $10 billion cut in government spending
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