Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Increase U

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to increase U.S. exports?

• A) The government gives subsidies to U.S. firms that export goods or services.
• B) The government reduces the size of the budget surplus.
• C) The United States unilaterally reduces its restrictions on foreign imports.
• D) Taxes on domestic saving rise.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Cause-and-Effect Relationship

A connection between two events where one (the cause) directly results in the occurrence of the other (the effect).

Research Method

A systematic approach to conducting research that involves collecting data, analyzing information, and presenting findings.

Infer

To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.