Which of the following is a base on which taxes are levied in the United States?

A. property
B. income
C. sales
D. all of the above


Answer: D

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A. expansionary; lower; potential B. expansionary; higher; potential C. recessionary; lower; potential D. recessionary; lower; lower

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When the federal government uses taxation and purchasing actions to stimulate the economy it is conducting

A. monetary policy. B. fiscal policy. C. employment policy. D. incomes policy.

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If the government ran a major budget deficit, and there was no noticeable effect on the level of GDP, this could be taken as evidence of

a. Laffer curve effect. b. structural deficit. c. crowding-out. d. monetary policy ineffectiveness.

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Refer to Scenario 1. Immediately following Sheila's $100,000 deposit into her checking account, Perez Bank

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