Suppose Congress increased spending by $100 billion and raised taxes by $100 billion to keep the budget balanced. What will happen to real equilibrium GDP?

A) Real equilibrium GDP will fall.
B) Real equilibrium GDP will rise.
C) There will be no change in real equilibrium GDP.
D) Real equilibrium GDP will initially rise, but then fall below its previous equilibrium value.


Answer: B

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