What Kind of Active Fiscal Policy Was Implemented in Early

question 92

Multiple Choice

What kind of active fiscal policy was implemented in early 2008 in response to a slowing economy?

• A) decreased government spending on infrastructure
• B) increased government spending on infrastructure
• C) increased tax rates to the rich aimed at closing the budget deficit
• D) tax rebates and investment incentives

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