Supporters of Policy Rules Argue That Automatic Stabilizers Are Sufficient

question 6

Essay

Supporters of policy rules argue that automatic stabilizers are sufficient to reduce the effects of recessions and expansions and have the added advantage of avoiding the lags associated with discretionary policy. Explain, making reference to an aggregate demand inflation diagram, how the automatic stabilizers can influence real GDP and reduce the size of economic fluctuations.

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