Which of the Following Statements Would Appeal to Someone Who

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would appeal to someone who favors an expanded public sector as the basis of expansionary fiscal policy?

• A)"The government isn't the solution; it's the problem."
• B)"The government that governs least governs best."
• C)"The American people want national defense; they want laws to be enforced; they want federal support for education and environmental protection, and they want transfer payments for the elderly and unemployed."
• D)"If you ever got anything good out of the government you can be sure that some rich so-and-so got more."

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Treasury Stock Method

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