Multiple Choice
A procyclical fiscal policy, like those of many state and local governments in the United States, tends to
A) worsen recessions or inflation.
B) become contractionary during inflationary periods.
C) raise government spending or cut taxes during recessions.
D) increase the budget deficit during recessionary periods.
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