One Significant Criticism of the Major Proposition of Supply-Side Economics

question 45

Multiple Choice

One significant criticism of the major proposition of supply-side economics during the period 1980-1988 was that

• A)the tight monetary policy of the Federal Reserve slowed the growth of the economy and caused a severe recession.
• B)major sectors of the economy failed to achieve optimal efficiency from increased regulation by government.
• C)there was a significant increase in the rate of unemployment over the period.
• D)growth in the productive capacity of the economy did not exceed the historical pace.

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