Which of the Following Would Require Reducing Government Expenditures and Increasing

question 272

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would require reducing government expenditures and increasing tax rates during a recession?

• A)An annually balanced budget policy
• B)A countercyclical fiscal policy
• C)A cyclically balanced budget policy
• D)A policy employing built-in stability

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