Question

Suppose economic conditions call for a tax increase but congress does not implement this measure because an election is approaching. this is an example of which of the real-world problems associated with fiscal policy? balancing the budget on the backs of the poor. time lags. crowding out. pork barrel politics.

Answer 1

This is an example of which of the real-world problems associated with fiscal policy? Pork Barrel Politics.

When describing pork barrel, they are using it as a metaphor to describe how the government uses their funds to put towards local projects that bring money into the district they are working in solely. During an election, candidates will use this term in a derogatory way to attack their opponents.