If Congress Passed a Tax Increase at the Request of the President

question 93

Multiple Choice

If Congress passed a tax increase at the request of the president to reduce the budget deficit, but the Fed held the money supply constant, then the two policies together would generally lead to ______ income and a ______ interest rate.

• A) lower; lower
• B) lower; higher
• C) no change in; lower
• D) no change in; higher

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Definitions:

AFL

Short for American Federation of Labor, it is a national federation of labor unions in the United States, founded in 1886.

Exclusive Union Strategy

A labor union approach aiming to be the sole representative of all workers within a given company or industry, often seeking to secure better terms and conditions through collective bargaining.

Closed Shop

A form of union security agreement where the employer agrees to hire union members only, and employees must remain members of the union at all times.

Union Membership

The total number of workers who are members of labor unions, organizations that represent workers' interests, particularly concerning wages, working conditions, and benefits.