The Modern Consensus View of Fiscal Policy Stresses

question 1

Multiple Choice

The modern consensus view of fiscal policy stresses

• A)that the federal government should always balance its budget.
• B)that offsetting factors make fiscal policy much less effective than the Keynesian view suggested.
• C)that proper timing of fiscal policy is very difficult to achieve,rendering fiscal policy less useful as a stabilization tool.
• D)that both b and c are true.

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Definitions:

Breach of Contract

Occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under the contract, allowing the other party to seek legal remedies.

Bankruptcy

The process by which an insolvent person voluntarily or involuntarily transfers assets to a trustee for distribution to creditors.

Builder's Lien Act

Legislation that gives builders and contractors a right to secure payment for labor and materials through a lien on the property they have worked on.

Attachment

Under the Personal Property Security Act, the situation in which value has been given pursuant to the contract, giving the creditor a claim against the assets used as security if there is a default by the debtor.