The Theory That Argues Most Strongly for Countercyclical Policy Activism

question 62

Multiple Choice

The theory that argues most strongly for countercyclical policy activism is

• A) Keynesian economics.
• B) classical economics.
• C) monetarism.
• D) rational expectations theory.

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Definitions:

Vietnam War

A prolonged conflict (1955-1975) between communist forces in North Vietnam and non-communist forces in South Vietnam, with significant involvement by the United States.

Legislative Branch

The branch of government responsible for creating, amending, and repealing laws, typically consisting of one or more legislative bodies.

Interpret Laws

The process of determining the meaning and implications of legal statutes and regulations.

Tacit Consent

The implicit agreement to abide by the laws of a country by remaining there.