How Do Critics of Stabilization Policy View the "Political Business

question 33

Multiple Choice

How do critics of stabilization policy view the "political business cycle"?

• A)They suggest shorter election cycles would improve stabilization.
• B)They believe that politicians cause economic instability, due mainly to the election schedule.
• C)They believe that the Fed can resist political pressure and stabilize the economy.
• D)They believe that politicians do not know enough economics in order to stabilize the economy.

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