Discretionary Fiscal Policy Designed to Counteract a Reduction in Aggregate

question 34

Multiple Choice

Discretionary fiscal policy designed to counteract a reduction in aggregate demand might include

• A)an increase in the money stock.
• B)a return to the gold standard.
• C)increased government infrastructure spending.
• D)all of the options are correct.

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