If Congress Wanted to Counteract the Effects of a Recession

question 136

Multiple Choice

If Congress wanted to counteract the effects of a recession it could

• A)increase tax rates.
• B)increase taxes by a fixed amount.
• C)increase government purchases.
• D)decrease defense spending.

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