During a Recession, the Political Incentive Structure Will Encourage Politicians

Multiple Choice

During a recession, the political incentive structure will encourage politicians to

A) undertake sound economic policies that are consistent with stability and growth.
B) adopt any policies, even bad ones, that give the appearance of taking action.
C) undertake policies that promote long-term economic growth rather than short-term benefits.
D) do nothing and let the recession run its course.