During Recessions,automatic Stabilizers Tend to Make the Government's Budget

question 57

Multiple Choice

During recessions,automatic stabilizers tend to make the government's budget

• A)move toward deficit.
• B)move toward surplus.
• C)move toward balance.
• D)not necessarily move the budget in any particular direction.

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