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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.9
What is a key ideological difference between Keynesian economics and supply-side economics regarding solving economic recession?
They both insist on reducing taxes for high-income earners as a solution to recession woes.
Keynesians argue for increased public spending during recessions; supply-siders advocate tax cuts to stimulate investment.
Both ideologies focus on cutting public expenditure during economic downswings as a recovery strategy.
Both prioritize increasing taxes to fund governmental programs to counteract downturns.
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AP US Government - 4.9 Ideology and Economic Policy
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