If the government increases spending and there is a complete direct expenditure offset, then

A. aggregate demand and real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will increase by the amount of the spending increase.
B. aggregate demand and real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will not change.
C. the government spending multiplier will be greater than zero.
D. the price level will drop.


Answer: B

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