Which of the Following Is an Example of an Automatic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an automatic stabilizer?

• A)Decrease in tax rates by Congress in times of unemployment
• B)Decrease in tax rates by Congress in times of inflation
• C)Increase in government defense spending during war
• D)Increase in unemployment compensation during recession
• E)Decrease in welfare programs during inflation

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