Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. In absolute value, the tax multiplier is greater than the government purchases multiplier.

2. If government increases taxes by the same amount it increases government spending, there will be no effect on aggregate demand: the increase in government spending is offset by an equal decrease in consumption spending by households.

3. The tax multiplier is calculated as "one minus the government purchases multiplier."


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE

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