A Procyclical Fiscal Policy, Like Those of Many State and Local

question 78

Multiple Choice

A procyclical fiscal policy, like those of many state and local governments in the United States, tends to

• A)worsen recessions or inflation.
• B)become contractionary during inflationary periods.
• C)raise government spending or cut taxes during recessions.
• D)increase the budget deficit during recessionary periods.

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