Practice mode Macroeconomic Policy Tools

What is the first effect of an increase in government spending?

Correct answer B. Aggregate demand shifts to the right

Explanation

Government spending is a component of aggregate demand (C + I + G + X - M), so raising it increases total spending at every price level and moves the AD curve right.

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