Government spending affects aggregate demand directly, and tax changes affect aggregate demand indirectly. Therefore, changes in
A. taxes are ineffective in changing aggregate demand.
B. government spending affect aggregate demand more quickly than changes in taxes.
C. taxes are virtually useless as a stabilization tool.
D. government spending should be used with great caution.
Answer: B
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