Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a consensus view among economists with regard to fiscal policy?
A) Changes in fiscal policy exert a strong influence on real output, just as the basic Keynesian model suggests.
B) Expansionary fiscal policy will not help promote recovery from a recession.
C) Restrictive fiscal policy is a potent anti-inflationary weapon.
D) Since changes in discretionary policy are difficult to time correctly, fiscal policy should not be altered in response to each minor disturbance.
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