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CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 exam
Question #: 83
Topic #: 1
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In a recession, the appropriate policy for a government seeking a recovery in the economy would be to:

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Suggested Answer: C

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Chery
3 months ago
Lowering interest rates is a must, but I’m not sure about the rest.
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Hyun
3 months ago
Cutting public expenditure is definitely not the way to go.
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Kip
3 months ago
Wait, raising taxes during a recession? That sounds risky.
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Denise
4 months ago
Totally agree, raising public expenditure can stimulate growth!
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Emile
4 months ago
I think option B makes the most sense for recovery.
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Rosendo
4 months ago
I feel like option C is a bit off since raising taxes during a recession doesn't seem like it would help recovery, but I might be misremembering some details.
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Elfriede
4 months ago
I’m really torn between A and B. I know lowering interest rates is important, but I can't recall if cutting public spending helps or hurts in a recession.
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Carolann
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think cutting taxes and increasing spending is usually a good move in a recession, so maybe B is the best choice?
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Maddie
5 months ago
I think option B sounds right because raising public expenditure could stimulate the economy during a recession, but I'm not entirely sure about the tax part.
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Lindsey
5 months ago
This is a good test of our understanding of macroeconomic policy. I'll carefully consider each option and try to apply the economic principles we've learned.
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Gerri
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B as well. Cutting spending and raising taxes during a recession would likely make the economic situation worse, so that doesn't seem like the right approach.
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Kenda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Recessions can be tricky, and I want to make sure I understand the right policy approach before answering.
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Wenona
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question on fiscal and monetary policy during a recession. I'll need to think through the different options carefully.
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Brynn
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. In a recession, the government should stimulate the economy by increasing spending, reducing taxes, and lowering interest rates. That's option B.
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Elena
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'll focus on the supplier's perspective and think about what would make them view the buyer as a preferred customer.
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Ilene
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the options here. I'm not sure what a "software-backed keystore" or "decentralized key management" really means in this context. I'll need to think through each option carefully to determine the two most relevant ones.
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Tamesha
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is B - General Motors offered Blue Cross health insurance to their employees first. That sounds familiar from the lectures.
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Yan
5 months ago
This seems straightforward enough. The question is asking specifically about the timing of the cumulative effect, so I'll focus on that. I'm pretty confident I can eliminate the incorrect options and select the right answer.
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Leigha
10 months ago
I'm going with B, but I have to say, the idea of the government raising interest rates during a recession is just laughable. That's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
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Deeann
10 months ago
B is the obvious choice here. The government needs to put more money into the economy, not take it out. Can't believe they're even giving us D as an option!
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Trinidad
9 months ago
B is the obvious choice here. The government needs to put more money into the economy, not take it out. Can't believe they're even giving us D as an option!
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Velda
9 months ago
B) raise public expenditure, reduce taxes and lower interest rates
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Blondell
9 months ago
A) cut public expenditure, reduce taxes, and lower interest rates
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Jeniffer
10 months ago
Haha, D is just plain crazy! Who would raise taxes and interest rates during a recession? That's the perfect way to tank the economy even further.
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Mozell
9 months ago
C) raise public expenditure, raise taxes and lower interest rates
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Luis
9 months ago
B) raise public expenditure, reduce taxes and lower interest rates
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King
10 months ago
A) cut public expenditure, reduce taxes, and lower interest rates
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Tawanna
10 months ago
I'm torn between B and C, but I think B is the better option. Raising taxes during a recession just seems counterintuitive to me.
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Jean
10 months ago
But wouldn't raising public expenditure help stimulate the economy?
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Tammy
11 months ago
Definitely B. Increasing government spending and lowering taxes and interest rates is the way to stimulate the economy during a recession.
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Tresa
10 months ago
Lowering taxes and interest rates can also encourage consumer spending.
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Tresa
10 months ago
I agree, increasing government spending can help boost the economy.
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Francisca
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is A.
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Jean
11 months ago
I think the answer is B.
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