Consider the decision of whether or not companies should engage in investment during a recession. Classify each statement as either an argument for or against investing during a recession by moving the statement to the appropriate category. EW Reasons for investing during a recession Reasons for not investing during a recession Answer Bank The federal government may increase a budget deficit or reduce a budget surplus. During a recession, expectations of future revenues are uncertain. The federal government may respond by cutting corporate tax rates. The Federal Reserve historicall lowers real interest rates during recessions