The introduction of a tax by the government will:

	a.	affect government spending since the government levies the tax.
	b.	affect consumption through its effect on investment.
	c.	have no effect on real GDP since real GDP comprises consumption expenditure, investment expenditure, and government expenditure.
	d.	increase real GDP since it enables the government to increase spending.
	e.	affect consumption through a change in disposable income.