fiscal policy. One timing problem in using fiscal policy to counter a recession is the "implementation lag" that occurs between the. time fiscal action is taken and the time that the action has its effect on the economy.
Using fiscal policy to stabilize the economy is difficult because. there are time lags involved in the use of fiscal policy. If Congress passes legislation to increase government purchases to counter the effects of a recession, then this would be an example of a (n) expansionary fiscal policy.
Unemployment compensation is. an automatic stabilizer because it falls as income increases, slowing an economic expansion. The time that elapses between the beginning of a recession or an inflationary episode and the identification of the macroeconomic problem is referred to as a (n) recognition lag.