The Cyclically Adjusted Surplus in the U

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Multiple Choice

The cyclically adjusted surplus in the U.S.went from +1.2 percent of GDP in 2000 to âˆ'1.2 percent of GDP in 2002.This suggests that the government during that period

• A)cut taxes and/or increased spending.
• B)increased taxes and/or cut spending.
• C)wanted to rein in inflation.
• D)did not change its discretionary fiscal policy.

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