According to John Maynard Keynes' the General Theory of Employment

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to John Maynard Keynes' The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money, what should the government do in order to get an economy out of a depression?  

• A) increase spending 
• B) decrease spending 
• C) reduce taxes 
• D) increase taxes

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Definitions:

Government Budget Deficit

A financial situation where a government's expenditures exceed its revenues in a given fiscal period, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.

Political Reforms

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Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, often expressed as an annual rate.

Exchange Rate

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