If net exports decrease by $20 billion and the economy's MPC is .5, the aggregate demand curve will shift ________.

A. rightward by $20 billion at each price level
B. rightward by $40 billion at each price level
C. leftward by $40 billion at each price level
D. leftward by $20 billion at each price level


Answer: C

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