Evaluating Competing Policy Objectives
Two policymakers are debating their country's economic strategy. Policymaker A argues, "Our sole focus should be on maximizing economic growth, even if it leads to significant short-term fluctuations in employment and prices." Policymaker B counters, "Our primary goal should be to minimize the severity of economic booms and busts to create a more predictable environment, even if this means slightly lower average growth." Which policymaker's argument more closely aligns with the fundamental objective of macroeconomic stabilization policy? Justify your answer.
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