Between 2004 and 2014,real Government Outlays in the United States

question 56

Multiple Choice

Between 2004 and 2014,real government outlays in the United States grew by:

• A) less than 10%.
• B) more than 20%.
• C) more than 25%.
• D) more than 50%.
• E) less than 15%.

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