3. The stimulus package implemented by the Bush Administration in 2008 included A. rebates to individual taxpayers of $600 per individual and $1200 per married couple. B. rebates to individual taxpayers of $600 per individual and $900 per married couple. C. rebates to individual taxpayers of $900 per individual and $600 per married couple. D. no rebates of any kind to individual taxpayers, only corporations.

3. The stimulus package implemented by the Bush Administration in 2008 included A. rebates to individual taxpayers of $600 per individual and $1200 per married couple. B. rebates to individual taxpayers of $600 per individual and $900 per married couple. C. rebates to individual taxpayers of $900 per individual and $600 per married couple. D. no rebates of any kind to individual taxpayers, only corporations.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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