Countercyclical Fiscal Policy Is Best Described by Which of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

Countercyclical fiscal policy is best described by which of the following statements?

• A) Government surpluses are planned during economic booms, and deficits are planned during economic recessions.
• B) The annual budget should always be balanced.
• C) Deficits should always equal surpluses.
• D) Government deficits are planned during economic booms, and surpluses are planned during economic recessions.

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