Refer to the above graph. What combination would most likely cause a shift from AD1 to AD3?

A. An increase in taxes and a decrease in government spending
B. A decrease in taxes and a decrease in government spending
C. An increase in taxes and an increase in government spending
D. A decrease in taxes and an increase in government spending


Answer: A

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