If the MPS in an economy is .4, government could shift the aggregate demand curve leftward by $50 billion by: reducing government expenditures by $125 billion. reducing government expenditures by $20 billion. increasing taxes by $50 billion. increasing taxes by $250 billion.

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  1. If the MPS in an economy is .4, government could shift the aggregate demand curve leftward by $50 billion by:
    1. reducing government expenditures by $125 billion.
    2. reducing government expenditures by $20 billion.
    3. increasing taxes by $50 billion.
    4. increasing taxes by $250 billion.
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