If Congress Votes to Increase Government Purchases and at the Same

question 22

Multiple Choice

If Congress votes to increase government purchases and at the same time decrease personal income taxes, they

• A) have decided to balance the federal budget.
• B) have voted for the proper policy to counteract a recession.
• C) have voted for the proper policy to counteract inflation and an economic boom.
• D) are trying to achieve a federal budget surplus.

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Linear Growth Model

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