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SGallaher96

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Government programs that automatically shift the government budget toward a deficit during recessions and a surplus during recoveries are called:
 a. discretionary fiscal policy.
  b. automatic stabilizers.
  c. progressive taxation.
  d. price deflators.

Question 2

If the investment curve is relatively flat, the Keynesian conclusion is that the transmission mechanism has little effect on the economy.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

False



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