Which of the Following Actions Results in the Shortest Lag

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions results in the shortest lag between recognition of a problem and an appropriate stabilization response?

• A)Congress takes authority over stabilization and is not required to wait for the executive branch to respond.
• B)The appropriation and authorization responsibilities of Congress are transferred to the executive branch in order to eliminate congressional lags.
• C)Congress writes legislation providing more automatic stabilizers in the economy.
• D)Congress provides limited authority to the president to alter fiscal or monetary policy for the purpose of stabilization.

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