An Annually Balanced Government Budget Is a

question 22

Multiple Choice

An annually balanced government budget is a

• A)destabilizer because fiscal policy is then pro-cyclical.
• B)destabilizer because the fiscal year is longer than the business cycle.
• C)stabilizer because it smooths out the peaks and troughs of the business cycle.
• D)stabilizer because it allows greater flexibility in the design of fiscal policy.
• E)stabilizer in most circumstances.

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Explore the role of sociologists and their perspectives on social change, stability, activism, and research methodology.

Identify the historical origins and key contributors to sociological theories.

Understand the connection between sociological theories and contemporary social issues.