The government possesses the tools necessary to influence the output level in the short run through use of monetary and fiscal policy. however, there is some debate regarding whether the government should attempt to stabilize the economy.
Which of the following statements regarding the debate over stabilization policy are correct? Check all that apply
a. Advocates of active stabilization believe that implementation lags for fiscal and monetary policy do not exist
b. Advocates of active stabilization policy believe that the government can adjust monetary and fiscal policy to counteract waves of excessive optimism and pessimism among consumers and businesses
c.Opponents of active stabilization policy believe that significant time lags in both fiscal and monetary policy often exarebate economic fluctuations
d. Advocates of active stabilization believe that automatic stabilizers have no effect on a aggregate demand