If a candidate describes her proposed tax increase as a "positive economic inducement," she is most likely using __________.

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"Doublespeak" is a term used to describe language that is intentionally vague or misleading, often used by politicians to avoid giving a straight answer. The phrase "positive economic inducement" is a classic example of doublespeak because it sounds positive and beneficial, but in reality, it is simply a way of describing a tax increase without using negative language.

If a Candidate Describes Her Proposed Tax Increase as a "Positive