An Example of a Discretionary Fiscal Policy Is When

question 47

Multiple Choice

An example of a discretionary fiscal policy is when

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

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Definitions:

Dermatomes

Areas of skin supplied by sensory nerves from a single spinal root, crucial for diagnosing conditions affecting the nerves and skin.

CNS

The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Blood-brain barrier

A semipermeable barrier of endothelial cells that prevents most substances in the blood from entering the brain, protecting it from pathogens and toxins.

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