If the cyclically adjusted deficit as a percentage of GDP is zero in one year and 1 percent of GDP the next year, it can be concluded that:

A. the federal government is borrowing money.
B. fiscal policy is contractionary.
C. fiscal policy is expansionary.
D. the federal government is lending money.


Answer: C

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