Which of the Following Decline in Output in the U

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decline in output in the U.S.since 1870 resulted in the largest percentage decline in output?

• A)The depression of the 1890s.
• B)The 1973-75 recession.
• C)The depression of the 1930s.
• D)The 2007-2009 recession.

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizers

Financial strategies and initiatives that adapt on their own to mitigate economic variances without requiring direct action from the government.

Discretionary Fiscal Measures

Discretionary fiscal measures are deliberate actions by the government to adjust its spending and taxation rates to influence the nation's economy, akin to discretionary fiscal policy with a focus on specific measures.

Budget Deficits

A financial situation where a government's expenditures exceed its revenues over a specified period, leading to borrowing or drawing down reserves.

Functional Finance

An economic theory that prioritizes achieving full employment and stable prices over balancing budgets.