In 2009, Congress passed a bill that involved government spending increases and tax cuts with the purpose of stimulating the US economy. This policy is an example of

a. an automatic stabilizer

b. contractionary fiscal policy

c. expansionary fiscal policy

d. expansionary monetary policy. 


Answer: c. expansionary fiscal policy

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Provide a short definition of sustainable development

What will be an ideal response?

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