Which of the Following Is Not an Argument in Favor

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument in favor of requiring the government to balance its budget?

• A)Government debt imposes higher taxes or more borrowing on future generations.
• B)A balanced budget will smooth the business cycle.
• C)Deficits lower national saving.
• D)Recent history shows that Congress will run deficits even when deficits are not justified by war or recession.

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently, often based on past experiences.

Multitasking

The act of performing multiple tasks simultaneously or switching rapidly between tasks.

Intuitive

Relating to or using intuition, the ability to understand something immediately without the need for conscious reasoning.

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive awareness, often characterized by automatic or habitual actions without active engagement or reflection.