A. initiating changes in monetary policy without requiring action by the
central bank.
B. instituting counter-cyclical fiscal policy without the delays associated
with policy changes that require legislative action.
C. adjusting interest rates without the delays associated with policy
changes that require action by the central bank.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】Automatic stabilizers reduce economic instability because these programs are already in place and do not involve the delays associated with fiscal policymaking.