The cyclically-adjusted deficit as a percentage of GDP is 2 percent in Year 1. This cyclically-adjusted deficit becomes 1 percent of GDP in Year 2. It can be concluded from Year 1 to Year 2 that:
A. Fiscal policy was more expansionary
B. Fiscal policy was more contractionary
C. The Federal government is decreasing taxes
D. The Federal government is increasing spending
B. Fiscal policy was more contractionary
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false