What Type of New Energy Source Powered the Second Industrial

question 41

Multiple Choice

What type of new energy source powered the Second Industrial Revolution?

• A)coal
• B)hydroelectric
• C)natural gas
• D)electricity
• E)fuel-cells

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Government Deficit

Occurs when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues during a specific period, leading to borrowing or drawing from reserves.

Discretionary Fiscal Policy

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Countercyclical

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Built-In Stabilizers

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