If the multiplier is 4 and a change in government spending leads to a cumulative $500 million decrease in aggregate spending, then initially: a. Government spending decreased by $125 million. b. Government spending decreased by $500 million. c. Taxes decreased by $100 million. d. Government spending decreased by $100 million.

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If the multiplier is 4 and a change in government spending leads to a cumulative $500 million decrease in aggregate spending, then initially:

a. Government spending decreased by $125 million.
b. Government spending decreased by $500 million.
c. Taxes decreased by $100 million.
d. Government spending decreased by $100 million.
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