Economics 12. If the tax multiplier is -6 and taxes are reduced by $100 billion, output:(A) falls by $100 billion. (B) falls by $600 billion. (C) increases by $600 billion.(D) increases by $100 billion.

1. Identify the Tax Multiplier:You are given that the tax multiplier is -6. Remember, a negative tax…

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12. If the tax multiplier is -6 and taxes are reduced by $100 billion, output: (A) falls by $100 billion. (B) falls by $600 billion. (C) increases by $600 billion. (D) increases by $100 billion.