The Use of Macroeconomic Policies to Smooth or Moderate the Business

question 16

Multiple Choice

The use of macroeconomic policies to smooth or moderate the business cycle is known as

• A)aggregate demand management.
• B)aggregate supply management.
• C)automatic stabilization.
• D)discretionary policy.

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