Margot is complaining about how much she pays in taxes now that the economy is finally doing well. Even though she's in the same tax bracket as she was last year, she got a raise and is paying $500 more in taxes this year. Margot's increased tax payment to the government is an example of:

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Margot's increased tax payment is an example of an automatic stabilizer. As her income increased, her tax liability also increased, which acts as a stabilizing force on the economy during economic growth. Automatic stabilizers are built-in features of the tax and welfare systems that help to stabilize the economy without any additional government action.

Margot Is Complaining About How Much She Pays in Taxes