Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Desirable economic outcomes are easily attained through systematic application of economic and fiscal principles.
2. Managing the nation’s economy can be complicated by the myriad of competing variables involved.
3. Fiscal policy focuses on policies of taxation and spending.
4. The United States has a pure laissez-faire form of economy.
5. America’s economy is best described as a laissez-faire type of economy.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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