Which of the following is part of non-defense discretionary spending?

A. Social Security
B. Medicare
C. Interest on the debt
D. Education and training


Answer: D

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Warren Buffett feared gaining weight. To keep himself from eating too much, he gave unsigned checks for $10,000 to his children, promising to sign them if he exceeded his desired weight by a certain date. This is an example of:

A. sunk costs. B. an abductive decision. C. an inductive decision. D. a precommitment strategy.

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The aggregate supply curve shows the:

a. Direct relationship between the price level and real GDP purchased b. Direct relationship between the price level and real GDP produced c. Inverse relationship between the price level and real GDP purchased d. Inverse relationship between the price level and real GDP produced

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Discuss some of the implications of rational expectations

What will be an ideal response?

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