Given a constant GDP gap, the higher the spending multiplier, the smaller will be the recessionary gap

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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a. Appreciate b. Depreciate c. Not change d. None of the above

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c. decrease in quantity demanded. d. decrease in demand.

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