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Economic Policy — Quiz

Question 6 • Economics and Personal Finance

Country Q has experienced a rapid increase in its unemployment rate and a sharp decline in its GDP. What might policymakers do in the face of these economic indicators?

Answer
A
encourage a decrease in purchasing until employment figures increase
B
increase taxes so the government has more money to spend
C
try to trade with other nations to increase production and create new jobs
D
implement controls on wages, forcing employers to pay higher wages
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