To decrease output the government could
A) adopt policies that discourage immigration and increase government spending.
B) adopt policies that encourage immigration and decrease government spending.
C) adopt policies that encourage technological advancement and increase government spending.
D) adopt policies that discourage technological advancement and decrease government spending.

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Policies that discourage technological advancement and decrease government spending can lead to a decrease in output. Technological advancement typically increases productivity and output, so discouraging it would have the opposite effect. Similarly, decreasing government spending can reduce overall demand in the economy, leading to lower output.

To Decrease Output the Government Could