The Concept of a "Political Business Cycle" Implies a Misuse

question 238

True/False

The concept of a "political business cycle" implies a misuse of fiscal policy making it a source of economic instability.

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Reinforcers are stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, and can be positive (adding something desirable) or negative (removing something undesirable).

Desired Response

The specific outcome or behavior that a researcher or practitioner aims to elicit in a particular setting or study.

Negative Reinforcement

A stimulus that, when removed after a specific behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being exhibited again.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A negative or disagreeable input or event that affects an individual's mental or physical state.