Automatic stabilizers &A. cause changes in the economy without the action of Congress and the President O B. require new legislation to be implemented. OC. are a component of discretionary fiscal policy. O D. include the progressive income tax but not unemployment compensation. The purpose of automatic stabilizers is to O A. act as a safety measure preventing the government from using fiscal policy. O B. lessen the impact of unemployment in a recession and slowdown inflation during an expansion. O C. stabilize tax revenue and government expenditures O D. make sure people have a living wage