I know the answer is c. Could you please explain why a, b, and d are incorrect answers in detail?   Q2. QQ) If the government wants to contract aggregate demand, it can _____ government purchases or _____ taxes. a.increase, increase b.increase, decrease c.decrease, increase d.decrease, decrease

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I know the answer is c. Could you please explain why a, b, and d are incorrect answers in detail?

 

Q2. QQ) If the government wants to contract aggregate demand, it can _____ government purchases or _____ taxes.

a.increase, increase

b.increase, decrease

c.decrease, increase

d.decrease, decrease

 

 

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