Suppose Policy Makers Pass a Budget That Reduces the Budget

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose policy makers pass a budget that reduces the budget deficit.A deficit reduction package such as this has a greater chance of increasing current output when

• A)the policy is front-loaded.
• B)financial markets believe that taxes will not increase in the future.
• C)financial markets believe the Fed will lower interest rates in the future.
• D)all of the above
• E) none of the above

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