Which of the following would reduce GDP by the greatest amount?

A. A $20 billion increase in taxes.
B. $20 billion increases in both government spending and taxes.
C. $20 billion decreases in both government spending and taxes.
D. A $20 billion decrease in government spending.


D. A $20 billion decrease in government spending.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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