In the 2007-2009 Period, the Expenditure Level in the United

question 128

Multiple Choice

In the 2007-2009 period, the expenditure level in the United States intersected the 45° line below potential GDP, causing

• A)hyperinflation.
• B)a growing trade deficit.
• C)a government budget surplus.
• D)unemployment.

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