An Annually Balanced Budget _____

question 141

Multiple Choice

An annually balanced budget _____

• A) is the surest path to economic stability.
• B) is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
• C) dampens cyclical swings by decreasing government spending during expansions and increasing it during recessions.
• D) accentuates cyclical swings by increasing government spending during expansions and reducing it during recessions.
• E) is a goal that has only been achieved twice in the past 5 years.

Distinguish between nominal and real GDP, and how to adjust for inflation.

Understand the difference between GDP and GNP, and the significance of each in economic analysis.

Acknowledge the relationship between real GDP per person and standard of living indicators such as life expectancy and literacy rates.

Comprehend how GDP adjustments account for seasonal variations.

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