One Consequence of the Record-High Deficits and High Interest Rates

question 70

Multiple Choice

One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interest rates of the 1980s was

• A) lower energy costs.
• B) growing productivity in manufacturing.
• C) a soaring value for the dollar.
• D) a general demand to raise taxes.
• E) new capital investment.

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