Contractionary Monetary Policy Occurs When

question 134

Multiple Choice

Contractionary monetary policy occurs when

• A) a central bank acts to decrease the money supply in an effort to control an economy that is expanding too quickly.
• B) Congress and the president increase taxes in an effort to control an economy that is expanding too quickly.
• C) Congress and the president decrease taxes in an effort to stimulate the economy.
• D) a central bank acts to increase the money supply in an effort to stimulate the economy.
• E) a central bank acts to increase government spending in an effort to stimulate the economy.

Analyze the role and effects of campaign finance in the political process.

Evaluate the constitutional requirements for holding federal elected office.

Identify factors influencing voter participation and the composition of the electorate.

Examine the relationship between socio-economic status and political participation.

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Definitions:

Economic Sociology

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