A possible explanation for the persistence of the U.S.federal budget deficits is that:
A)it is easier politically to increase government spending than to decrease taxes.
B)it is easier politically to decrease government spending than to decrease taxes.
C)it is easier politically to increase government spending than to increase taxes.
D)the economy naturally tends toward recessions.
E)the economy naturally tends toward full employment.

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Politically, there is often more popular support for government spending on programs that benefit constituents than there is for raising taxes to pay for those programs. As a result, elected officials may prefer to increase spending rather than increase taxes, leading to persistent budget deficits.

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