In General, the Government Will Have Flexibility in Implementing Counter-

question 62

Multiple Choice

In general, the government will have flexibility in implementing counter- cyclical fiscal policy when the outstanding stock of government debt is relative to the size of GDP.

• A)less; insignificant
• B)total; large
• C)less; small
• D)more; small
• E)more; large

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Definitions:

Free International Trade

Trade between countries without restrictions such as tariffs, quotas, or other barriers.

Protectionist Policies

Economic policies designed to restrict international trade to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Domestic Surplus

The extra quantity of a good that producers are willing to supply over what is demanded by domestic consumers, often measured when analyzing the impact of international trade.

Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods, implemented by a government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition or to generate revenue.