Suppose the Government of a Small Island Country Does Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose the government of a small island country does not currently have any automatic stabilizers in place but they decide to implement them with the expectation of an impending recession. Which of the following would be most effective?

• A) Institute a 4-year term policy for the president.
• B) Begin collecting property taxes.
• C) Create an unemployment compensation program.
• D) Pass legislation for a one-time investment in infrastructure.

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Definitions:

Biological Clock

An internal timing mechanism in organisms that controls the cycle of daily activities, such as sleep and wakefulness, based on a roughly 24-hour period.

Subjective Night

The time during a 24-hour period when the biological clock is telling a person to go to sleep.

Melatonin Flux

Variations in the levels of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles, typically influenced by light exposure.

Disruptive Malaise

A state of general discomfort or uneasiness, whose exact cause is difficult to identify, that disrupts regular functioning or well-being.