Sometimes the Government Varies Its Spending, Depending on the Needs

question 127

Multiple Choice

Sometimes the government varies its spending, depending on the needs of the country. This statement best represents economic concept that:

• A) resources should be used as efficiently as possible to achieve society's goals.
• B) when markets don't achieve efficiency, government intervention can improve society's welfare.
• C) overall spending sometimes gets out of line with the economy's productive capacity.
• D) government policies can change spending.

Evaluate the influence of economic policies on American society and its social strata.

Understand the evolution of America's stance on civil rights and social issues.

Grasp the concept of Reaganomics and its implications for the American economy.

Critically assess the successes and failures of social campaigns initiated during the Reagan era.

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