Which of the Following Is a Potential Drawback of an Expansion

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential drawback of an expansion of government spending projects during a recession?

• A)Spending projects are easily reversed once the economy has recovered.
• B)Government spending projects are not included in the calculation of GDP.
• C)Those benefiting from spending projects will lobby for a continuation of these projects long after the economy has recovered.
• D)Government spending projects will not encourage rent-seeking activity.

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Definitions:

Mesobrain

Another term for the midbrain, which is a portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting 'rest and digest' functions.