Question 12 Suppose that you are the Head of a Government in a country and your main aim, after a 4-years term in office, is that the potential growth of your country is higher. What kind of policy are you most likely to promote? A Structural reforms B) Expansionary monetary policy Increase public spending Expansionary fiscal policy

Question 12 Suppose that you are the Head of a Government in a country and your main aim, after a 4-years term in office, is that the potential growth of your country is higher. What kind of policy are you most likely to promote? A Structural reforms B) Expansionary monetary policy Increase public spending Expansionary fiscal policy

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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