Economists Who Are in Favor of an Increase in the Size

question 58

Multiple Choice

Economists who are in favor of an increase in the size and scope of government tend to prefer ________________ when expansionary _______________ policy is needed to raise aggregate demand.

• A) tax cuts; fiscal
• B) tax cuts; monetary
• C) more government spending; fiscal
• D) more government spending; monetary

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity) or income and expenses is represented as a proportion of a total account.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Horizontal Analysis

Horizontal analysis is a financial analysis technique that compares historical financial data across different periods, to identify trends and growth patterns by analyzing changes in line items.

Base Year Amount

A reference value of an economic indicator or financial metric used for comparison over time, typically set in a specific starting year.