Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285165875
Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 26, Problem 6QCMC
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The relation of Government debt to GDP from 2008 to 2012.

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Suppose that in 2018 the federal government spent $3.4 trillion and collected $2.8 trillion in taxes. In 2019, government spending rose to $3.8 trillion and government revenue rose to $3.0 trillion. If the government debt was $20.0 trillion at the beginning of 2018, what will it be at the end of 2019? Select one: a. $21.4 trillion b. $20.8 trillion c. $20.6 trillion d. $19.8 trillion e. $18.6 trillion
According to the traditional view on government debt, a tax cut without a cut in government spending:a. stimulates consumer spending and reduces national saving in the short run.b. stimulates consumer spending and reduces private saving in the short run.c. raises consumption in both the short run and the long run.d. has no effect on consumer spending but reduces national saving in the short run.e. has no effect on consumer spending but reduces private saving in the short run.
Which of the following is NOT a discretionary fiscal policy A. Making automatic stabilizers more effective B. Public works C. Changes in tax rates D. Changes in government spending E. Changes in Full Employment GDP
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