Suppose real GDP is $12.6 trillion and potential GDP is $12.4 trillion. To move the economy back to potential GDP, Congress should

A) raise taxes by $200 billion.
B) lower government purchases by an amount less than $200 billion.
C) lower government purchases by $200 billion.
D) raise taxes by an amount more than $200 billion.
E) lower taxes by $200 billion.

B

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