The Stimulus Package of 2009 Is a Good Example of a Countercyclical

question 81

True/False

The stimulus package of 2009 is a good example of a countercyclical fiscal policy, a $789 billion package of government spending increases and tax cuts that aims to help the U.S. economy recover from a deep recession by increasing real GDP and moving the economy closer to potential output.

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Definitions:

Meeting-The-Competition Defense

A legal defense allowing a business to justify certain behaviors, such as price fixing, by proving they were necessary to meet a competitor's prices.

Per Se Defense

A legal argument that, if proven, is sufficient by itself to defend the position of the defendant without the need for further evidence.

Exclusive-Dealing Contract

An agreement in which a seller requires that a buyer buy products supplied only by that seller.

Exclusionary Contract

An agreement that restricts a party from engaging in similar agreements with other parties, often used to protect business interests or trade secrets.