Which of the following statements about fiscal policy is TRUE?

A. Government can shift the aggregate demand curve inward by increasing spending.
B. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be increased above its long-run equilibrium only in the short run.
C. Government can shift the aggregate demand curve outward by reducing spending.
D. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can never be increased above its long-run equilibrium, even for a brief period of time.


Answer: B

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