Why Does the Federal Debt Tend to Increase During Periods

question 88

Multiple Choice

Why does the federal debt tend to increase during periods of recession?

• A) Economic activity decreases,which decreases revenues and increases outlays.
• B) Economic activity decreases,which decreases revenues and decreases outlays.
• C) Economic activity increases,which increases revenues and increases outlays.
• D) Economic activity increases,which increases revenues and decreases outlays.
• E) Economic activity increases,which decreases revenues and increases outlays.

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