What challenges do governments face in balancing spending during economic recessions and expansions?

• A. Governments easily balance spending by reducing it during recessions and increasing it during expansions.
• B. Governments face no challenges in balancing spending during economic cycles.
• C. Governments increase spending during expansions and reduce it during recessions, leading to balanced budgets.
• D. Governments struggle to reduce spending during expansions after increasing it during recessions, leading to persistent deficits.

Answer: (D)