Discretionary fiScal Policy Refers to

question 26

Multiple Choice

Discretionary fiscal policy refers to

• A) any change in government spending or taxes that destabilizes the economy.
• B) the authority that the president has to change personal income tax rates.
• C) intentional changes in taxes and government expenditures made by Congress to stabilize the economy.
• D) the changes in taxes and transfers that occur as GDP changes.

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Definitions:

Communal Orientation

An attitude or approach focused on sharing and prioritizing communal goals and responsibilities over individual needs or achievements.

Collective Guilt

Feelings of guilt experienced by members of a group due to actions or misdeeds perceived as perpetrated by the group.

Communal Orientation

A personality trait or orientation characterized by a focus on the community and others, emphasizing cooperation and sharing.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an excessive focus on oneself, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.