Spending on programs that ________, such as Social Security and Medicare, is classified as entitlement and mandatory spending

A) is authorized only in times of budget deficits B) is authorized only in times of budget surpluses
C) is authorized by Congress on an annual basis D) has been authorized by prior law


D

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a. incurred by printing and distributing new money. b. of lower output. c. of higher real wages. d. of inflation.

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A demand curve illustrates ________.

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Which of the following would be subtracted from the GDP to determine the GNP?

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