Refer to the above figure. If the relevant aggregate demand curve was AD2, the government could do all of the following to close the existing gap EXCEPT

A. increase government spending on roads.
B. reduce corporate taxes.
C. reduce defense spending.
D. reduce marginal tax rates.


Answer: C

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