In the Twentieth Century, Fluctuations in Real GDP Were

question 94

Multiple Choice

In the twentieth century, fluctuations in real GDP were

• A) less severe during the last 50 years than was true during the first half of the century.
• B) virtually eliminated as the result of the countercyclical application of fiscal policy.
• C) more severe during the last 50 years than was true during the first half of the century.
• D) primarily the result of a fiscal policy that has persistently balanced the federal budget.

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