Multiple Choice
Economists who view the economy as naturally stable often argue that:
A) monetary and fiscal policies should not be used to "fine-tune" the economy.
B) the economy should be stimulated when it is depressed and slowed when it is overheated.
C) the economy should be slowed when it is depressed and stimulated when it is overheated.
D) economists should act to stimulate or slow the economy on the basis of forecasts in order to assure that the policy actions are timely.
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