Introduction to Basics of Economics
Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence economic activity. Governments use fiscal policy to try to stabilize the economy during periods of inflation or recession.
Fiscal policy can be either expansionary or contractionary. Expansionary fiscal policy is used to combat a recession, while contractionary fiscal policy is used to combat inflation. When the government increases spending or cuts taxes, it is engaging in expansionary fiscal policy. When the government decreases spending or raises taxes, it is engaging in contractionary fiscal policy.
Fiscal policy can have both positive and negative effects on the economy. For example, expansionary fiscal policy can lead to increased economic growth and decreased unemployment in the short term. However, it can also lead to inflation and higher interest rates in the long term. On the other hand, contractionary fiscal policy can help to control inflation, but it can also lead to decreased economic growth and increased unemployment.
Governments must carefully balance the benefits and risks of fiscal policy in order to achieve their goals of economic stability and growth.
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