The cyclically adjusted deficit as a percentage of GDP is 2 percent in year 1. This deficit becomes 1 percent of GDP in year 2. It can be concluded from year 1 to year 2 that:

A. fiscal policy was expansionary.
B. the federal government is increasing spending.
C. the federal government is decreasing taxes.
D. fiscal policy was contractionary.

Answer: D

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