Assume that an economy's spending multiplier is 4. If this economy is in equilibrium at $2,000 billion, then which one of the following actions will bring it to a full-employment equilibrium of $1,500 billion?

A. $500 billion spending cut.
B. $500 billion spending increase.
C. $125 billion spending cut.
D. $125 billion spending increase.

Answer: C

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