Because of the Role of Automatic Stabilizers and Discretionary Fiscal

question 218

Multiple Choice

Because of the role of automatic stabilizers and discretionary fiscal policy, the historical record of the United States since 1970 shows that the budget tends to:

• A)move into a deficit during expansions.
• B)move into a surplus during recessions.
• C)move into a deficit during recessions.
• D)remain balanced throughout expansions and recessions.

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Definitions:

"Old-Fashioned" Discrimination

Discrimination practices or attitudes that are rooted in historical or traditional biases and inequalities, often based on race, gender, or social class.

Modern Discrimination

Refers to current forms and practices of unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals or groups based on race, gender, age, or other characteristics, often subtle and institutionalized.

Defensive Discrimination

Practices or attitudes that emerge as a defensive mechanism, often based on prejudice or bias, intended to protect a group from perceived threats.

Robbers' Cave State Park

The location of a famous social psychology experiment by Muzafer Sherif, investigating intergroup conflict and cooperation.