Aggregate Spending A B GDP D O decrease spending and increase taxes. O decrease spending and decrease taxes. O increase spending and increase taxes. O increase spending and decrease taxes. -C₂+I+X+G C+1₂+Xn Refer to the diagram. If the full-employment level of GDP is A, then it would be appropriate fiscal policy for government to

Aggregate Spending A B GDP D O decrease spending and increase taxes. O decrease spending and decrease taxes. O increase spending and increase taxes. O increase spending and decrease taxes. -C₂+I+X+G C+1₂+Xn Refer to the diagram. If the full-employment level of GDP is A, then it would be appropriate fiscal policy for government to

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