What Effect Did the U

question 52

Multiple Choice

What effect did the U.S.contribution to the war effort during World War II have on GNP?

• A) It boosted GNP dramatically.
• B) It boosted GNP slightly.
• C) GNP fell to its lowest level in years as resources were depleted.
• D) Since resources were only transferred from one kind of production to another, there was virtually no effect.
• E) It made GNP difficult to estimate accurately, since output was being diverted to the government.

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Definitions:

Deliberate Mind

Thinking that is conscious, intentional, and reasoned, as opposed to automatic and instinctive.

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Delay of Gratification

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