Since the 1950s,the Share of GDP Devoted to Government Purchases

question 74

Multiple Choice

Since the 1950s,the share of GDP devoted to government purchases on average in the OECD countries has

• A)steadily increased.
• B)steadily decreased.
• C)remained fairly steady.
• D)increased,but only after recessions.

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