If It Were Not for the Automatic Stabilizers in the U.S.economy

question 30

Multiple Choice

If it were not for the automatic stabilizers in the U.S.economy,

• A)the Federal Reserve would have less reason than it has now to monitor stock prices.
• B)it would be more desirable than it is now for the Federal Reserve to target an interest rate.
• C)a strict balanced-budget rule would be more desirable than it is now.
• D)output and employment would probably be more volatile than they are now.

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Definitions:

Profit-maximizing Output

The point of production where a company attains its maximum profit.

Short-run Data

refers to information or statistical figures that capture economic activities or trends over a relatively brief period, emphasizing immediate effects rather than long-term patterns.

Competitive Firm

A business operating in a market where it has little to no influence on the prices of its products due to the presence of numerous competitors.

Total Profit Curve

A graphical representation that shows how a firm's profit varies with different levels of output.