One Result of France's Extensive Social Programs Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

One result of France's extensive social programs is

• A) that citizens are immigrating to other countries in order to avoid intrusive government interference in their private lives.
• B) increased public support for the European Union.
• C) immigration to France is strictly limited in order to avoid a large influx of persons wanting to take advantage of such programs.
• D) social expenditures account for one-third of France's GDP.
• E) increased worker productivity.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Government policies related to taxation and spending that aim to influence economic conditions.

Political Compromises

Agreements reached by conflicting parties in which concessions are made by all involved to achieve a mutual solution.

Inflationary Gap

The situation where the total demand in an economy exceeds the total supply, leading to higher prices and inflation.

Equilibrium GDP

Equilibrium GDP is the level of output where aggregate demand matches aggregate supply, resulting in a stable economy without tendencies to change.