Multiple Choice
Which argument was made in favour of using discretionary fiscal policy in fighting the Great Recession?
A) Monetary policy could not be effective,since interest rates were near zero.
B) If taxes were increased,the budget could be balanced.
C) If government spending decreased,the budget surplus would increase.
D) The lags associated with monetary policy would be destabilizing.
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