If the cyclically adjusted budget deficit increases from $200 billion to $250 billion and GDP remains constant over the two years:

A. fiscal policy is expansionary.
B. fiscal policy is neutral.
C. fiscal policy is contractionary.
D. the tax system is progressive.


Answer: A

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