Which of the Following Is Part of the Synthesis View

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of the synthesis view of fiscal policy?

• A) Automatic stabilizers offset some of the fluctuations in aggregate demand without any government action.
• B) Fiscal policy is much less potent than the early Keynesian view implied.
• C) The effectiveness of discretionary fiscal policy as a stabilization tool is highly questionable given the difficulties in proper timing.
• D) All of the above are correct.
• E) None of the above is correct.

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