Which of the Following Led to an Inevitable Recession in the 1990s

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following led to an inevitable recession in the 1990s?

• A)The fierce competition among large companies
• B)The huge national debt
• C)The increase in taxes
• D)The cuts in defense spending
• E)A growing trade deficit with Japan

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