Which of the Following Programs Were Reduced or Eliminated After

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following programs were reduced or eliminated after the Great Recession in 2007?

• A) Social programs for the disadvantaged
• B) Subsidies for businesses
• C) Tax breaks for corporations
• D) Tax breaks for homeowners
• Answer A

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Definitions:

Deficit

The amount by which expenses exceed income or liabilities exceed assets.

Dividend Yield Ratio

An indicator of the yearly dividends paid by a corporation as a proportion of its stock price.

Dividends Per Share

The total dividends declared by a corporation for each outstanding share of common stock, reflecting the distribution of earnings to shareholders.