Provide an Appropriate Response

question 107

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-Which of the following will not contribute to maintaining a balanced federal budget?

• A) Reducing discretionary spending
• B) Increasing Social Security benefits
• C) Large tax increases
• D) Balancing yearly receipts and outlays

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Contingency Approach

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