An Anti-Inflation Policy That Involves Announcing and Executing Tough Measures

question 35

Multiple Choice

An anti-inflation policy that involves announcing and executing tough measures to stop inflation is called _____.

• A)cold turkey
• B)red tape
• C)a pork-barrel policy
• D)chokehold
• E)time-inconsistency

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Definitions:

Federal Water Pollution Control Act

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Navigable Waterways

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Resource Conservation

The practice of managing natural resources such as water, soil, and forests to prevent depletion and ensure their sustainability for future generations.

Recovery Act

The Recovery Act, formally known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is a U.S. federal law aimed at stimulating the economy during the late-2000s recession through spending and tax cuts.