Multiple Choice
What is a benefit of giving the government freedom to run a deficit?
A) It allows the government to be flexible if something unexpected happens.
B) Government spending does not cause inflation.
C) Discretionary spending quickly responds to changes in the economy.
D) The government has precise information on how much spending needs to increase to restore potential output.
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