If the MPC in an economy is 0.8, government could shift the aggregate demand curve rightward by $100 billion by

A. increasing government purchases by $25 billion.
B. decreasing taxes by $25 billion.
C. increasing government purchases by $80 billion.
D. decreasing taxes by $100 billion.


Answer: B

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