Automatic Stabilizers

question 67

Multiple Choice

Automatic stabilizers

• A)vary inversely with business cycle changes
• B)are controlled by the Federal Reserve System of the United States to help control business cycles.
• C)are not able to eliminate all the lags associated with fiscal policy.
• D)are strong enough to completely offset recessions
• E)are used by the U.S. government to finance the national debt.

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