Multiple Choice
One characteristic of automatic fiscal policy is that it
A) reduces the size of the federal government debt during times of recession.
B) has no effect on unemployment.
C) automatically produces surpluses during recessions and deficits during inflation.
D) requires no legislative action by Congress to be made effective.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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