Fiscal Policy and its Types Quiz
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What is fiscal policy primarily concerned with?

  • Boosting consumer spending
  • Increasing government salaries
  • Estimating taxation and government spending (correct)
  • Investing in infrastructure projects
  • When is expansionary fiscal policy typically used?

  • When the economy is growing steadily
  • During times of high inflation
  • During periods of economic stability
  • In times of high unemployment and recession (correct)
  • What is the goal of contractionary fiscal policy?

  • To increase government spending
  • To slow economic growth in case of high inflation (correct)
  • To boost consumer spending
  • To lower taxes
  • How does taxation impact the economy according to the text?

    <p>By changing consumer's income and leading to changes in real GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key tool of fiscal policy as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Interest rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of government spending as part of fiscal policy?

    <p>To fund welfare programs, subsidies, and infrastructure projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of fiscal policy?

    <p>Affecting real GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who formulates the fiscal policy in India?

    <p>Union Finance Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key objective of fiscal policy related to income and wealth?

    <p>Minimize income and wealth inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is income tax calculated under fiscal policy?

    <p>Directly proportioned to individuals' income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for implementing monetary policy?

    <p>Reserve Bank of India (RBI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates fiscal policy from monetary policy?

    <p>Fiscal policy sets taxation and spending, monetary policy manages money supply and interest rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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