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Suppose the Economy Is in a Recessionary Gap

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Suppose the economy is in a recessionary gap. To move equilibrium aggregate output closer to the level of potential output, the best fiscal policy option is to:


A) decrease government purchases.
B) decrease taxes.
C) decrease government transfers.
D) increase real interest rates.

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