An Example of an Automatic Stabilizer Is

question 130

Multiple Choice

An example of an automatic stabilizer is

• A) the food stamp program.
• B) changing the tax laws to increase the marginal tax rates.
• C) the indexation of social security benefits to the consumer price index.
• D) the interest the government pays on loans.

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Definitions:

Protein

Essential nutrients required by the body for growth, repair, and maintenance of cells.

Trypsin

A pancreatic enzyme that digests proteins.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid found in the stomach that aids in digestion by breaking down foods and killing pathogens.

Parietal Cells

Stomach cells that secrete hydrochloric acid, which is necessary to convert pepsinogen to pepsin. Parietal cells also secrete intrinsic factor, which is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.