If Firms Were Faced with Greater Uncertainty Because of Concerns

question 61

Multiple Choice

If firms were faced with greater uncertainty because of concerns that the U.S. will place tariffs on Canadian-made goods, they may start to decrease their purchases of new machinery. What response might someone who advocated for "lean against the wind" policies support?

• A) decrease the money supply
• B) increase taxes
• C) decrease government expenditures
• D) decrease interest rates

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