All Else Constant, an Outbreak of Avian Flu

question 80

Multiple Choice

All else constant, an outbreak of avian flu

• A) is likely to increase GDP because it drives up health-care spending.
• B) is likely to decrease GDP because output is likely to fall.
• C) is unlikely to affect GDP.
• D) is likely to increase government transfer payments.

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