State and Local Governments Are Limited in Their Ability to Respond

question 233

Multiple Choice

State and local governments are limited in their ability to respond to recessions because of

• A) local politics and politicians.
• B) their desire to always run budget surpluses.
• C) the lack of proper economic research and assistance.
• D) constitutional and other requirements to balance their budgets.

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