Classify the following items as automatic fiscal policy actions, discretionary fiscal policy actions, or neither. An increase

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Classify the following items as automatic fiscal policy actions, discretionary fiscal policy actions, or neither.

  • An increase in expenditure on homeland security
  • An increase in unemployment benefits paid during a recession
  • Decreased expenditures on national defense during peace time
  • An increase in Medicaid expenditure brought about by a flu epidemic
  • A cut in farm subsidies
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Foundations of Macroeconomics

ISBN: 978-0134492001

8th edition

Authors: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin

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