If the Government Wants to Increase the Level of Employment

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the government wants to increase the level of employment and real output, it could

• A) increase corporate income taxes.
• B) provide an investment tax credit.
• C) decrease expenditures on roads and schools.
• D) increase the personal income tax.

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