本题目来源于试卷: IB Economics Unit 3.4: Macroeconomics - Monetary Policy & Fiscal Policy，类别为 IB经济学
[单选题]
Which of the following statements is true ofoje)d+qaf1 4 og id )x*o4h5pm 90c w-it2jjejautomatic stabilisers?
I.They utilise discretionary spending to reduce volatility.
II. They will be more effective in an economy with a strong welfare state and progressive income tax.
III. They moderate the rate of economic growth.
A. I only
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I, II and III
参考答案: C
本题详细解析:
Statement I is incorrect. Discretionary spending refem2s. xasl/wi/j z-s8trs to changes in spending that require a decision to be made by the government. Such changes are not8-axwjl2 ss./ztism/ automatic.
Statement II is correct. Progressive taxation and unemployment benefits act as automatic stabilisers. In countries with a more progressive income tax and a larger welfare state, the impact of automatic stabilisers will be more significant.
Statement III is correct. Automatic stabilisers make the business cycle less volatile, keeping the growth rate lower in ‘boom’ periods.
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