An Example of a Discretionary Fiscal Policy Is When

question 245

Multiple Choice

An example of a discretionary fiscal policy is when

• A) tax receipts fall as incomes fall.
• B) food stamp payments rise when the economy is in a recession.
• C) unemployment compensation payments rise with unemployment rates.
• D) Congress passes a law that raises personal marginal tax rates.

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