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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