What Best Describes the Changes in Federal Spending of the US

question 28

Multiple Choice

What best describes the changes in federal spending of the US economy from 1939 to 1949?

• A) Between 1939 and 1944 military expenditures increased substantially and civilian-related expenditures remained about the same.
• B) Between 1939 and 1944 both military and civilian-related expenditures increased substantially.
• C) Between 1939 and 1944 the production possibilities frontier for military and civilian-related expenditures shifted out.
• D) Between 1944 and 1949 military expenditures decreased substantially and civilian-related expenditures returned to 1939 levels.

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