Fiscal Policy Overview

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Which of the following best describes fiscal policy?

  • Implementing trade tariffs to protect domestic industries.
  • Regulating bank interest rates to control inflation.
  • Controlling the money supply through the central bank.
  • Adjusting government spending and taxes to influence the economy. (correct)

How does fiscal policy primarily aim to affect economic conditions?

  • By limiting the amount of money available for loans.
  • By modifying aggregate demand and employment levels. (correct)
  • By manipulating foreign exchange rates.
  • Through government intervention in stock markets.

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of fiscal policy?

  • Increasing the stock market value. (correct)
  • Reducing unemployment.
  • Stimulating economic growth.
  • Controlling inflation rates.

What effect does increased government spending typically have in fiscal policy?

<p>Increases aggregate demand and stimulates economic growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these actions would be considered an expansionary fiscal policy?

<p>Increasing social welfare payments to boost consumer spending. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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