During Recessions, How Do Automatic Stabilizers Change Government Deficit and Taxes

question 35

Multiple Choice

During recessions, how do automatic stabilizers change government deficit and taxes?

• A) Both deficit and taxes increase.
• B) Both deficit and taxes decrease.
• C) Deficit increases and taxes decrease.
• D) Deficit decreases and taxes increase.

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Definitions:

Intercompany Profit

Profits that arise from transactions between companies within the same corporate group, which could distort the true financial position if not eliminated in consolidated financial statements.

Gross Margin

A company's total sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, divided by the total sales revenue, expressed as a percentage.

Consolidated Statement

A financial report that incorporates the assets, liabilities, equity, income, and cash flows of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle.