If the Federal Government Wanted to Counteract the Effects of a Recession

question 292

Multiple Choice

If the federal government wanted to counteract the effects of a recession, it could

• A)increase tax rates.
• B)increase taxes by a fixed amount.
• C)increase government purchases.
• D)decrease defense spending.
• E)reduce the money supply.

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Definitions:

RICO

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a U.S. federal law designed to combat organized crime by allowing for extended criminal penalties and civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.

Predicate Acts

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Five-Year Period

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