The Crowding-Out Effect Suggests That

question 99

Multiple Choice

The crowding-out effect suggests that

• A) restrictive fiscal policy is an effective weapon against inflation.
• B) expansionary fiscal policy will be a highly effective weapon for fighting a recessionary downturn
• C) a budget surplus will cause the demand for loanable funds to decline, interest rates to rise, and aggregate demand to decrease.
• D) budget deficits that lead to higher interest rates reduce private investment spending.

Comprehend the economic mobilization and the percentage of national output devoted to World War II.

Identify key political promises and positions of U.S. presidents in relation to tax policies.

Understand the historical significance of America's economic and military power post-World War II.

Grasp the key aspects and objectives of the New Deal program.

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