How Can a Government Encourage Growth And, in the Long

question 87

Multiple Choice

How can a government encourage growth and, in the long run, raise the country's economic standard of living?

• A) by encouraging population growth
• B) by encouraging consumption
• C) by encouraging saving and investment
• D) by increasing government spending

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