Causal Factors That Occur Early in Life Are Considered Causes

question 83

Multiple Choice

Causal factors that occur early in life are considered causes.

• A) sufficient
• B) contributory
• C) distal
• D) proximal

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Federal Budget Deficit

The scenario in which the spending of the federal government surpasses its income within a specific fiscal year.

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Economic policies and programs designed to offset fluctuations in a nation's economic activity without direct intervention by policymakers.

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Government policy aimed at increasing economic activity through higher spending or lower taxes.