Read a passage from a speech given by president barack obama. because of this plan, families who are struggling to pay tuition costs will receive a $2,500 tax credit . . and americans who have lost their jobs in this recession will be able to receive extended unemployment benefits. –president barack obama, february 4, 2009 which statement best explains this passage?
a. it describes government measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery.
b. it describes government measures to increase production and bring about a depression.
c. it describes a shift in government policies during a trough on the business cycle.
d. it describes a shift in government policies during a peak on the business cycle.

a. It describes government measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery.

Explanation:

The speech by US President Barack Obama was given in February 2009 while addressing the House of Representatives and the Senate. This was given after the financial crisis of 2008, revealing his plans for the recovery of the economy.

This passage gives the government's measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery after the financial crisis. By stating that "Americans who have lost their jobs in this recession will be able to receive extended unemployment benefits" and "families who are struggling to pay tuition costs will receive a $2,500 tax credit", he is implying that he, and the government, will be taking issues and making things easier for the American people. Wanting to prevent any layoffs and job loss by the citizens, he is suggesting a solution for the interest of everyone, citizens and government included.

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