Which of the Following Is Not an Argument Against Requiring

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument against requiring the government to balance its budget?

• A) Some economists believe that rules are better than discretion.
• B) Per-capita debt is small relative to lifetime income.
• C) The effect of deficit spending on future generations depends in part on what the government buys.
• D) Other government policies also redistribute income across generations.

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