"Automatic stabilizers" are tools in the economy that kick in automatically to help stabilize it during periods of economic downturn or recession without the need for government intervention. They work by increasing government spending or reducing taxes in a downturn, which helps boost demand and counteract the negative effects of the economic slump. Similarly, they automatically decrease government spending or increase taxes during times of economic growth to prevent overheating and inflation. Think of them as the "automatic buttons" that the economy presses to balance itself out.
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