Which of the Following Is an Austerity Measure

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an austerity measure?

• A)The United States lowered interest rates in response to the financial crisis.
• B)Brazil increased spending on health care for the poor.
• C)Mexico raised interest rates to 50 percent in 1994.
• D)Venezuela reduced the price of bus fares.
• E)Russia lowered taxes on the middle class.

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