Needs-tested spending ________ during recessions and ________ during expansions.
A) decreases; decreases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; decreases
D) increases; increases

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Needs-tested spending increases during recessions because more people qualify for assistance due to lower incomes and job losses. It decreases during expansions as the economy improves, leading to higher incomes and fewer people qualifying for assistance.

Needs-Tested Spending ________ During Recessions and ________ During Expansions

Needs-Tested Spending During Recessions and During Expansions