Many government programs, such as unemployment compensation, operate on a deficit during recessions and a surplus during periods of economic expansion. The programs are referred to as

A. automatic stabilizers.
B. discretionary fiscal policy.
C. Ricardian equivalence.
D. Recognition time lag.


Answer: A

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A.  $100.
B.  $95.
C.  $110.
D.  $107.

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A. less abundant relative to skilled labor. B. more abundant relative to skilled labor. C. more abundant relative to capital. D. None of these is true.

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In markets with ____________________ & investment value revelation, all transactions take place at true market value.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following could be responsible for the depreciation of a country's currency?

A. The country expands its tourist industry. B. The country defaults on bonds held by foreigners. C. The country experiences a sudden drop in the rate of inflation while other nations do not. D. Speculators anticipate economic growth in that nation.

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