Helping the poor is not necessarily the same thing as promoting greater equality

The labor-force participation rate tells us the fraction of the population that

a. is able to participate in the labor market. b. has ever been employed. c. has chosen to participate in the labor market. d. has chosen not to participate in the labor market.

What is a benefit of giving the government freedom to spend more than they receive in taxes and run a deficit?

A. It allows the government to be flexible if something unexpected happens. B. It can make it more difficult for businesses and consumers to borrow. C. There is never a good enough reason to allow public debt. D. The federal government cannot run a deficit.