Starting from a Balanced Budget,which of the Following Would NOT

question 28

Multiple Choice

Starting from a balanced budget,which of the following would NOT cause a deficit?

• A)A decrease in taxes
• B)An increase in spending of goods and services
• C)An increase in transfer payments
• D)A 50 percent increase in spending accompanied by a 40 percent increase in taxes
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Main Connective

The logical element in a combined statement responsible for defining the truth value of the statement as a whole.

Atomic Components

Fundamental parts or elements that cannot be broken down further into simpler constituents within a particular context or framework.

Tautological Consequent

A conclusion in a deductive argument that is true by definition or is logically unavoidable.

Tautology

A statement that is true in every possible interpretation, often repeating the same idea in different words unnecessarily.