The Bursting of the Dot-Com Bubble in 2000, Along with the Terrorist

question 245

Multiple Choice

The bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000, along with the terrorist attacks in 2001, made the U.S. government

• A) decrease its cyclically adjusted budget deficit from 2000 to 2002.
• B) increase its cyclically adjusted budget surplus from 2000 to 2002.
• C) increase its cyclically adjusted budget deficit from 2000 to 2002.
• D) increase its actual budget surplus from 2000 to 2002.

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Definitions:

Physical Examination

A process where a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease.

Prone

Lying flat, especially face down, or having a tendency toward something.

Stethoscope

An instrument that amplifies body sounds.

Lungs Examination

A clinical assessment of the lungs, which may involve listening to breath sounds with a stethoscope, percussion, and observing the chest for abnormalities.