Contractionary Fiscal Policy Would Be Most Effective in Decreasing Inflation

question 210

Multiple Choice

Contractionary fiscal policy would be most effective in decreasing inflation when

• A)the marginal propensity to consume low.
• B)investment spending is insensitive to interest rates.
• C)the economy has a high marginal tax rate.
• D)investment spending is sensitive to interest rates.

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