Question

So once an economy is actually in a recession,
B. the authorities can, in principle, move the economy
C. out of slump - assuming hypothetically
D. that they know how to - by a temporary stimuli.
E. In the longer term, however, such policies have no affect on the overall behaviour of the economy.

• A. A, B & E
• B. B, C & E
• C. C & D
• D. E only
• E. B only

Hint:

An independent statement should convey a complete idea and not require prior context.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Only statement E provides a complete, independent assertion about economic policy without needing context from the others. All other statements are dependent clauses or incomplete thoughts.