Which Government Action Does NOT Necessarily Involve Putting Taxpayer Money

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which government action does NOT necessarily involve putting taxpayer money at risk?

• A) fiscal stimulus
• B) bailout
• C) lender of last resort
• D) none of the above

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