If short-run equilibrium output equals 10,000, the income-expenditure multiplier equals 5, potential output (Y*) equals 11,000, then government purchases must ________ to eliminate any output gap.

A. increase by 200
B. increase by 1,000
C. decrease by 200
D. increase by 5,000


Answer: A

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