5. The main problem with the Federal government using spending to stabilize the economy is that: a. The Government is likely to run out of money. b. Knowing when and how much to spend is problematic because the economy reacts with significant lags. It's like trying to drive a car if it took 15 seconds for braking to start after you stepped on the brake pedal. c. Spending and budget approval require Congressional approval which might not arrive in a timely fashion. d. "b" and "c" are correct. e. Increasing Federal government spending is always timely and effective in stabilizing the economy