The Increase in the Amount That the Government Collects in Taxes

question 24

Multiple Choice

The increase in the amount that the government collects in taxes when the economy expands and the decrease in the amount that the government collects in taxes when the economy goes into a recession are examples of

• A) discretionary monetary policy.
• B) the discretionary multiplier effect.
• C) discretionary fiscal policy.
• D) automatic stabilizers.

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Definitions:

Brain Activity

Neurological functions and processes occurring in the brain, detectable by various imaging techniques.

Electroencephalogram

A test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs attached to the scalp, used to diagnose neurological disorders.

Brain Waves

Patterns of electrical activity in the brain, often categorized into beta, alpha, theta, and delta waves, which reflect different states of consciousness.

SQUID

A device used in physics and medical imaging that measures extremely subtle magnetic fields, short for Superconducting Quantum Interference Device.