Multiple Choice
Suppose the economy is in a recessionary gap. A $100 billion _____ is likely to increase real GDP by the largest amount.
A) decrease in taxes
B) increase in government purchases
C) increase in transfer payments
D) increase in government purchases, paid for by a $100 billion increase in taxes
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