All of the Following Are Possible Explanations for the Increase

question 13

Multiple Choice

All of the following are possible explanations for the increase in U.S. government budget deficits as a percentage of GDP since the early 2001 EXCEPT

• A)increases in tax revenues.
• B)increases in payments for entitlements.
• C)increases in government spending.
• D)decreases in tax rates.

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Definitions:

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