Multiple Choice
Suppose the economy is operating below potential output. If policy makers try to avoid a budget deficit by raising taxes or reducing government spending, these actions would
A) increase inflation.
B) help pull an economy out of a depression.
C) make a recession worse.
D) negate the multiplier effect.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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