Which of the Following Is Considered Contractionary Fiscal Policy

question 279

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered contractionary fiscal policy?

• A)Congress increases the income tax rate.
• B)Congress increases defense spending.
• C)Legislation removes a college tuition deduction from federal income taxes.
• D)The New Jersey legislature cuts highway spending to balance its budget.

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Definitions:

Indifference Map

A set of indifference curves, each representing a different level of utility, that together show the preferences of a consumer.

Budget Constraint

outlines the combination of goods and services that a consumer can purchase given their income and the prices of those goods and services.

Demand Curve

A graphic representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers for a given period.

Sweaters

Clothing items made from wool or other yarn, designed to cover the upper body and provide warmth.