In 2010, in Order to Stimulate Capital Investment, President Obama

question 183

Multiple Choice

In 2010, in order to stimulate capital investment, President Obama proposed

• A)a reduction in real interest rates.
• B)an increase in the money supply.
• C)increased write-offs for businesses purchasing equipment.
• D)an increase in the tax on capital gains.

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Definitions:

Lowest Terms

The simplest form of a fraction when both the numerator and the denominator are reduced to their smallest possible numbers.

Common Shares

Equity investments representing ownership rights in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on company matters and receive dividends.

Lowest Terms

The simplest form of a fraction, where the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest values.

Purchasing Power

The value of currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.