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Automatic Stabiliser
The short answer
A fiscal mechanism, such as unemployment benefits or progressive taxes, that cushions economic cycles without new policy action.
What is Automatic Stabiliser?
A fiscal mechanism, such as unemployment benefits or progressive taxes, that cushions economic cycles without new policy action.
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