QUESTION 22 Which of the following is an example of an automatic stabilizer? A progressive income tax system Transfer payment Both the above None of the above
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An automatic stabilizer is a fiscal policy tool that automatically increases or decreases with the economic cycle without the need for explicit government intervention. This means they help to moderate the fluctuations in a country's economic activity without the Show more…
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