How was Coolidge able to successfully cut taxes and government spending? The economy absorbed the short fall The farmers had to suffer through the down turn Businesses cut back causing a rise in unemployment State governments had to fill the gaps

The correct option is A The economy was able to absorb the short fall

Coolidge keenly followed the policies of his predecessor Harding. the polices involved absorbing short falls caused by bail outs, union payments, and other forms of affirmative action.