California Has Experienced Such Severe Drought in Recent Years That

question 71

True/False

California has experienced such severe drought in recent years that the governor has declared a statewide emergency.

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Definitions:

Recessionary Gap

A situation where the real GDP is lower than the potential GDP, and the economy is producing below its capacity.

Income Tax Surcharge

An additional charge on the basic income tax liability, often applied to higher income brackets to collect additional revenue from them.

Federal Deficit

The amount by which the government's total budget outlays exceed its total receipts for a fiscal year.

Discretionary Fiscal Policy

Government policy involving deliberate manipulation of government spending and taxes to influence the economy based on current economic conditions.