Various programs of the federal government help stabilize disposable income, and in turn, economic activity in general. In so doing,

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Automatic stabilizers are programs that act on a continuing basis to help stabilize disposable income and economic activity. Examples include unemployment insurance and progressive income taxes which automatically increase during economic downturns and decrease during periods of prosperity. The timing of the sale of U.S. savings bonds has little to do with this objective, and while these programs may not always achieve their goals perfectly, they still have a significant impact on stabilizing the economy.

Various Programs of the Federal Government Help Stabilize Disposable Income