Which of the Following Statements Characterizes Government Purchases in the United

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes government purchases in the United States between 2001 and 2011?

• A) Government purchases as a share of GDP have declined.
• B) Government purchases as a share of GDP have increased.
• C) Government purchases as a share of GDP have remained constant.
• D) Government purchases have fluctuated widely over this period.

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