classify the actions as either discretionary spending or automatic stabilizers by placing each item in one of the two categories. you are currently in a sorting module. turn off browse mode or quick nav, tab to items, space or enter to pick up, tab to move, space or enter to drop. discretionary spending automatic stabilizers answer bank congress votes to cut government spending to balance the budget. widespread layoffs trigger an increase in government spending on unemployment benefits. the government cuts taxes to stimulate consumer spending. corporate profits decline due to a recession, causing a reduction in tax revenue. tax revenue increases as the result of economic growth, increasing personal income. government spending on welfare increases because high unemployment leads to an increase in applicants. the government increases tax rates to prevent inflation. a law is enacted that increases medicare coverage. a bill is passed to increase unemployment benefit payments. congress votes
