Answer:
a
Explanation:
Automatic fiscal policies are policies that adjust the economy automatically without the intervention of external agents . examples include progressive tax and transfer payments
In an expansion, progressive tax increases the tax paid and this reduces disposable income
In a contraction, tax paid is reduced and this increases disposable income
Congress passes a law during a recession that automatically extends unemployment benefits for those whose benefits will soon expire. this is an example of discretionary fiscal policy
Discretionary fiscal policies are deliberate steps taken by the government to stimulate the economy in order to cause the economy to move to full employment and price stability more quickly than it might otherwise.