The Federal Budget Deficit Acts as an Automatic Stabilizer Because

question 290

Multiple Choice

The federal budget deficit acts as an automatic stabilizer because

• A)government tax revenues decrease during a recession.
• B)employment insurance payments decrease during a recession.
• C)employment insurance payments increase during expansionary periods.
• D)health care spending increases during expansionary periods.
• E)governments are required to balance their budgets during expansions.

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