Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Discretionary Fiscal

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an appropriate discretionary fiscal policy to use when the economy is in a recession?

• A) Increased government spending.
• B) Higher taxes.
• C) A balanced-budget reduction in both spending and taxes.
• D) An expansion in the money supply.

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