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Automatic stabilizers act to ______ government expenditures and _______ government revenue during an expansionary period?

Correct answer: B. decrease; increase

  • A. increase; increase
  • B. decrease; increase
  • C. increase; decrease
  • D. decrease; decrease

Explanation

During expansion, unemployment-related benefits and similar government expenditures fall, while tax revenue rises as incomes and profits increase. These automatic changes reduce aggregate demand pressure without new legislation.

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