Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of discretionary fiscal policy?
A) an increase in unemployment insurance payments during a recession
B) an increase in income tax receipts with rising income during an expansion
C) the tax cuts passed by Congress in 2001 to combat the recession
D) a decrease in food stamps issued during an expansion or boom
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