Explain spending caps set by the Budget Enforcement Act

What will be an ideal response?


The Budget Enforcement Act imposed constrains on spending. These constraints, called spending caps, were set on discretionary spending for the following five years. These caps were set in such a way as to require small but steady decrease in discretionary spending (in real terms). Explicit provisions were made for emergencies.

Economics

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A(n) _____ or a spending plan or guide can be helpful by providing a visible means of controlling money

a. Annuity b. Budget c. Net worth statement d. Money calendar

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The lemons model suggests that owners will have superior information about the quality of their cars and incentives to conceal it, to which buyers will respond by lowering their bids

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An increase in the minimum wage will likely:

What will be an ideal response?

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