In The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money, Keynes... A. recommended international trade to increase economic stability after recessions. B. encouraged government actions to shorten the recovery time of recessions. C. supported free markets. D. observed budget surpluses were necessary fixes following budget deficits

In The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money, Keynes... A. recommended international trade to increase economic stability after recessions. B. encouraged government actions to shorten the recovery time of recessions. C. supported free markets. D. observed budget surpluses were necessary fixes following budget deficits

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Chapter8: The Keynesian Model

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