Which of the following demonstrates the ideal use of expansionary fiscal policy?
A. The government slowly hires unemployed workers and puts them to work on permanent projects that continue long after the economy recovers.
B. The government quickly hires already-employed workers and puts them to work on projects that are finished as the economy recovers.
C. The government quickly hires unemployed workers and puts them to work on projects that are finished as the economy recovers.
D. The government quickly hires unemployed workers and puts them to work on permanent projects that continue long after the economy recovers.
Answer: C. The government quickly hires unemployed workers and puts them to work on projects that are finished as the economy recovers
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