The ________ impact of a negative aggregate demand shock is ________ when the government does not target the deficit because targeting the deficit causes further negative aggregate demand shocks.

A. adverse; reduced
B. neutral; reduced
C. adverse; increased
D. neutral; increased


Answer: A

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