Economic Analysis Indicates That Growth in the Size of Government

question 4

Multiple Choice

Economic analysis indicates that growth in the size of government as a share of the economy will

• A) always reduce economic growth and reduce the living standards of the citizenry.
• B) enhance economic growth and lead to higher income levels as it becomes larger and larger.
• C) initially promote growth as the government focuses on core functions, but deter growth as government becomes larger and larger.
• D) initially reduce economic growth, but eventually government will enhance growth as it becomes larger and larger.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brain stem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, involved in regulating breathing and other functions.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions such as heartbeat and breathing.