Automatic Stabilizers Are

question 255

Multiple Choice

Automatic stabilizers are:

• A) changes in fiscal policy that stimulate aggregate demand in a recession without the need for explicit action by policymakers.
• B) subject to significant lags.
• C) a result of the United States' regressive tax system.
• D) not very effective fiscal policy.

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Definitions:

Hyperglycemia

A medical condition characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream.

Cushingoid Features

Physical signs that suggest the presence of Cushing's syndrome, such as a rounded face, fat accumulation around the midsection and upper back, and thinning arms and legs.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A serious diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones) due to lack of insulin.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by an excessively high level of glucose in the blood, often associated with diabetes.