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.

The correct answer is a). It describes government to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery.

In February 2009, United States President Barack Obama addressed the House of Representatives and the Senat to describe his plan for America after the financial crisis of 2008.  

The most important part of the speech was that over the following years the plan would save or create 3.5 million Jobs, basically from the private sector. Obama wanted to prevent more layoffs. The other key aspect was that 95% of the working households in the U.S, would in your paychecks since April 1st., and families who were struggling to pay tuition costs would receive a $2,500 tax credit for all four years of college. “And Americans who have lost their jobs in this recession would be able to receive extended unemployment benefits and continued health care coverage.”