Multiple Choice
Suppose the marginal propensity to consume is 0.8 and the government cuts taxes by $40 billion. Real GDP will _____ by _____.
A) increase; $200 billion
B) decrease; $200 billion
C) increase; $160 billion
D) decrease; $160 billion
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