Because Many Private Insurers Are Reluctant to Provide Coverage in High-Risk

question 20

Multiple Choice

Because many private insurers are reluctant to provide coverage in high-risk areas, some states have created ______ _______, which offer subsized coverage to high-risk properties and impose additional fees on all insurance contracts in the state to cover the losses of a major disaster.

• A) coastal protections
• B) safety nets
• C) catastrophic insurance
• D) insurance pools

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Definitions:

Inflationary Gap

A situation where aggregate demand in an economy outpaces aggregate supply, leading to inflation and a potential overheating of the economy.

Federal Budget Deficit

A federal budget deficit occurs when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a given fiscal year, leading to the need for borrowing.

Fiscal Policy Measures

Actions by the government that include implementing taxes and allocating funds to impact economic conditions.

Inflationary Gap

The difference between the actual level of GDP and the potential GDP under full employment, indicating excess demand in the economy.