A Possible Explanation for the Persistence of the U

question 49

Multiple Choice

A possible explanation for the persistence of the U.S.federal budget deficits is that:

• A)it is easier politically to increase government spending than to decrease taxes.
• B)it is easier politically to decrease government spending than to decrease taxes.
• C)it is easier politically to increase government spending than to increase taxes.
• D)the economy naturally tends toward recessions.
• E)the economy naturally tends toward full employment.

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Definitions:

Zimbardo

Refers to Philip Zimbardo, a psychologist known for conducting the Stanford Prison Experiment, which explored the effects of perceived power and authority on behavior.

Input Variables

Factors or conditions that are manipulated or controlled in an experiment or study to observe their effect on the outcome.

Output Variables

Variables that measure the effects or results of a process, experiment, or intervention, often used to assess performance or effectiveness.

Overcrowding

A situation where too many individuals occupy a limited space, leading to potential stress, discomfort, and conflict.