Which of the following fiscal policy changes would be the most contractionary? O A. a $10 billion increase in taxes and a $30 billion cut in government spending. O B. a $40 billion increase in taxes. OC. a $30 billion increase in taxes and a $10 billion cut in government spending. O D. a $20 billion increase in taxes and a $20 billion cut in government spending.

Which of the following fiscal policy changes would be the most contractionary? O A. a $10 billion increase in taxes and a $30 billion cut in government spending. O B. a $40 billion increase in taxes. OC. a $30 billion increase in taxes and a $10 billion cut in government spending. O D. a $20 billion increase in taxes and a $20 billion cut in government spending.

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