In Response to the Recession of 2008-2009, the United States

question 120

Multiple Choice

In response to the recession of 2008-2009, the United States

• A) increased government spending as a share of the economy and enlarged the size of the budget deficit.
• B) reduced government spending as a share of the economy and shifted the budget toward a surplus.
• C) increased government spending as a share of the economy and shifted the budget toward a surplus.
• D) reduced government spending as a share of the economy and enlarged the size of the budget deficit.

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Definitions:

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, due to the discharge of harmful substances into these environments.

Adverse Selection

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Used Cars

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Lemon Laws

Statutes designed to protect consumers from purchasing defective vehicles that fail to meet quality and performance standards.