Automatic stabilizers offset fluctuations in economic activity without direct intervention by policymakers. When incomes are high, tax liabilities rise and eligibility for government benefits falls, without any change in the tax code or other legislation. Conversely, when incomes slip, tax liabilities drop and more families become eligible for Automatic stabilizers are government policies that automatically adjust to changes in the economy and act as a stabilizing force. That means they help offset fluctuations in economic activity without requiring any action from policymakers. Some of the most common types of automatic stabilizers include transfer payments, progressive taxes, and FI1anj.