How do automatic stabilizers work and what is their role in supporting the economy during an economic downturn? This video introduces us to a new concept called rules-based fiscal stimulus, which is inspired by an automatic stabilizer but even more powerful in providing macroeconomic stabilization during recessions.
This IMF looks at the notion of automatic stabilisers, and gives some examples, although I think that the original definition of the term could be slicker - stressing the counter-cyclical nature of the measure up front.Â