Question

Which of President Nixon’s actions likely had the most positive influence on the suffering economy?

a. naming conservative justices to the Supreme Court
b. increasing trade with the Soviet Union
c. continuing aid to South Vietnam after the end of the war
d. increasing federal spending

Answer 1

b. increasing trade with the Soviet Union

Explanation: Expanding trade opens new markets for American goods, boosts exports and production, and creates jobs — all of which would help a struggling economy. The other choices either have little direct economic benefit (naming justices), would drain resources (continuing aid to South Vietnam), or could worsen inflation/debt without guaranteed short-term relief (increasing federal spending).