If the Audience for Your Report Is Likely to Accept

question 1

Multiple Choice

If the audience for your report is likely to accept what you have to say,focus on

• A)the logical arguments in your report.
• B)your conclusions and recommendations.
• C)the benchmarks used to compile your results.
• D)the criteria used in your decision-making process.
• E)using the yardstick approach to prove your central message.

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Definitions:

Taxes

Mandatory monetary contributions or different forms of levies applied to taxpayers by government entities for the purpose of financing governmental operations and a range of public expenses.

Recession

A significant decline in economic activity across the economy, lasting longer than a few months, characterized by falling GDP, income, employment, manufacturing, and retail sales.

Liberal Economists

Economists who advocate for open markets, free trade, and minimal government intervention in the economy.

Spending Increases

A rise in the amount of money spent by consumers, businesses, or the government on goods and services.