The Increase in the Amount That the Government Collects in Taxes

question 72

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 is an example of

• A)automatic stabilizers.
• B)discretionary fiscal policy.
• C)discretionary monetary policy.
• D)automatic monetary policy.
• E)progressive taxation.

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Definitions:

Recognition

In accounting, recognition refers to the process of including an item in the financial statements of an entity, acknowledging it as an asset, liability, revenue, or expense.

Unrealized Holding

Refers to the increase or decrease in the value of an investment that has not yet been sold by the holder.

Realized Gains

Profits made from selling an asset at a higher price than its purchase cost, which has been actually earned and can be reported in financial statements.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Financial assets that are held for sale in the short term and which can be converted into cash, generally classified as current assets.