Reffonomics Video -- Fiscal Policy (Government Spending)

After watching the video, scroll down to take the three multiple choice questions.





1. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A) Deficit spending increases the debt.
B) Debt is the total amount owed.
C) Deficit is when G > T in a year.
D) Deficits are larger than the debt.
E) An increase in government spending increases AD.



2. Fiscal policy can be used to close a(n) ________ by _________ government spending.

A) inflationary gap; decreasing
B) output gap; decreasing
C) recessionary gap; decreasing
D) beyond full employment; increasing
E) contractionary gap; decreasing



3. Which answer below correctly describes the correct fiscal policy and its effects to correct a recessionary gap?

A) G (down); AD (decrease); PL (down); RGDP (down); Y (down); Employment (down); Unemployment (up)
B) G (up); AD (increase); PL (down); RGDP (down); Y (down); Employment (up); Unemployment (up)
C) G (up); AD (increase); PL (up); RGDP (up); Y (up); Employment (up); Unemployment (down)
D) G (down); AD (decrease); PL (down); RGDP (down); Y (down); Employment (up); Unemployment (down)
E) G (down); AD (decrease); PL (down); RGDP (up); Y (up); Employment (up); Unemployment (down)




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