Consider the Economic Impact of Hurricane Florence in 2018

question 42

Multiple Choice

Consider the economic impact of Hurricane Florence in 2018.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Spending toward reconstruction would lead to an increase in GDP.
• B)Increased government spending on relief efforts in the United States would decrease GDP.
• C)Damaged buildings and looting would lead to a decrease in GDP.
• D)U.S.well-being improves the more reconstruction efforts are needed, following the decline in GDP.

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