If the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.75 and if policy makers wish to increase real GDP by $300 million to fight a recession, then by how much would taxes have to change?

A.  -$30 million
B.  -$50 million
C. -100 million
D. -300 million


Answer: C

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