The Keynesian analysis of fiscal policy argues that:
A. fiscal policy should generally be expansionary except during periods of economic recession.
B. fiscal policy should generally be restrictive except during inflationary booms.
C. the federal budget should be balanced annually except during war.
D. the federal budget should be used to maintain aggregate demand at a level consistent with full employment.
Answer: D
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