According to Mainstream Economic Analysis, a Balanced-Budget Rule for Fiscal

question 128

Multiple Choice

According to mainstream economic analysis, a balanced-budget rule for fiscal policy would be:

• A) Countercyclical
• B) Ineffective
• C) Destabilizing
• D) Pro-growth

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