If the economy is in a mild recession, which of the following policies will stimulate the economy without causing a budget deficit?
a. Congress votes to increase spending by $5 billion.
b. Congress votes to increase government spending by $5 billion and increase taxes by $5 billion.
c. Congress increases taxes by $5 billion.
d. Congress decreases taxes by $5 billion.
e. Congress votes to increase government spending by $5 billion and decrease taxes by $5 billion.
