Which of the Following Actions of the Obama Administration Reflects

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions of the Obama administration reflects a Keynesian approach to the economy?

• A) Increasing the Social Security taxes paid by workers on earnings
• B) Reducing unemployment benefits
• C) Reducing federal stimulus programs to state and local governments
• D) Increasing government regulations
• E) Extending the food stamp program

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