A Serious Burden of a Budget Deficit and an Increase

question 100

Multiple Choice

A serious burden of a budget deficit and an increase in the national debt comes on the supply side because large budget deficits

• A)discourage consumption and therefore lead to production cutbacks.
• B)lead to lower interest rates and therefore to excessive optimism by consumers and businesspeople.
• C)discourage investment and therefore may reduce the growth of the nation's capital stock.
• D)discourage foreign investment and therefore limit employment opportunities.

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Definitions:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

A technique involving the sequential tensing and relaxing of muscle groups to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood.

Deep Breathing Techniques

Methods used to take slow, deep breaths to fully engage the diaphragm and improve oxygen exchange, often used for stress reduction and relaxation.

Sympathetic Mode

A state of the autonomic nervous system that triggers the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations, activating the fight-or-flight response.