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Which tax structure is characterized by increasing rates for higher income levels?
Which tax structure is characterized by increasing rates for higher income levels?
What characterizes a proportional tax?
What characterizes a proportional tax?
In a regressive tax system, how does the tax rate behave as income increases?
In a regressive tax system, how does the tax rate behave as income increases?
What is the primary purpose of government operating expenditure?
What is the primary purpose of government operating expenditure?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of government development expenditure?
Which of the following is NOT an example of government development expenditure?
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Which of the following tax structures tends to impose a higher burden on lower-income earners?
Which of the following tax structures tends to impose a higher burden on lower-income earners?
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Which type of governmental expenditure is aimed at large-scale projects and enhancing economic infrastructure?
Which type of governmental expenditure is aimed at large-scale projects and enhancing economic infrastructure?
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What is an example of a service covered by government operating expenditure?
What is an example of a service covered by government operating expenditure?
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What is the main purpose of adjusting the allocation of resources by the government?
What is the main purpose of adjusting the allocation of resources by the government?
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Which type of national budget indicates that government revenue exceeds its expenditure?
Which type of national budget indicates that government revenue exceeds its expenditure?
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What describes tax revenue?
What describes tax revenue?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the government in the economy?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the government in the economy?
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What is a characteristic of a balanced budget?
What is a characteristic of a balanced budget?
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Which of the following represents non-tax revenue?
Which of the following represents non-tax revenue?
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What does M1 specifically include in its measurement of money supply?
What does M1 specifically include in its measurement of money supply?
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How does the government assist the private sector for economic stabilization?
How does the government assist the private sector for economic stabilization?
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What is included in M2 that is not part of M1?
What is included in M2 that is not part of M1?
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What is the objective of redistributing income and wealth in the economy?
What is the objective of redistributing income and wealth in the economy?
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How does M3 differ from M2 in terms of components?
How does M3 differ from M2 in terms of components?
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What term is used to describe items classified as near money?
What term is used to describe items classified as near money?
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Which of the following is not considered part of M1?
Which of the following is not considered part of M1?
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What is the role of the central bank in relation to the economy?
What is the role of the central bank in relation to the economy?
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What does the acronym 'NCD' stand for in the context of M2?
What does the acronym 'NCD' stand for in the context of M2?
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What does M3 include that makes it the broadest definition of money supply?
What does M3 include that makes it the broadest definition of money supply?
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What is the primary instrument used by the central bank in monetary policy?
What is the primary instrument used by the central bank in monetary policy?
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What is the main aim of contractionary monetary policy?
What is the main aim of contractionary monetary policy?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of monetary policy?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of monetary policy?
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What action is typically taken during an expansionary monetary policy?
What action is typically taken during an expansionary monetary policy?
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What does expansionary monetary policy aim to achieve during a recession?
What does expansionary monetary policy aim to achieve during a recession?
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What is the effect of decreasing discount rates in monetary policy?
What is the effect of decreasing discount rates in monetary policy?
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Which of the following best describes the goal of maintaining a low structure of interest rates in monetary policy?
Which of the following best describes the goal of maintaining a low structure of interest rates in monetary policy?
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In monetary policy, what is the primary concern when the money supply is too high?
In monetary policy, what is the primary concern when the money supply is too high?
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What is one of the primary functions of a central bank regarding currency?
What is one of the primary functions of a central bank regarding currency?
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Which role does a central bank fulfill as the banker to the government?
Which role does a central bank fulfill as the banker to the government?
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What is a primary goal of fiscal policy?
What is a primary goal of fiscal policy?
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In what capacity does a central bank act towards other banks?
In what capacity does a central bank act towards other banks?
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What is a key aspect of the central bank's role in promoting monetary stability?
What is a key aspect of the central bank's role in promoting monetary stability?
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Which of the following describes expansionary fiscal policy?
Which of the following describes expansionary fiscal policy?
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What does the central bank manage aside from currency issuance?
What does the central bank manage aside from currency issuance?
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What are typical instruments of contractionary fiscal policy?
What are typical instruments of contractionary fiscal policy?
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Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a central bank?
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a central bank?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between fiscal policy and economic output?
Which statement best describes the relationship between fiscal policy and economic output?
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Why is the central bank considered the 'bankers’ bank'?
Why is the central bank considered the 'bankers’ bank'?
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What does contractionary fiscal policy aim to address?
What does contractionary fiscal policy aim to address?
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Which function of the central bank is aimed at eradicating poverty?
Which function of the central bank is aimed at eradicating poverty?
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Which effect of expansionary fiscal policy is likely?
Which effect of expansionary fiscal policy is likely?
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What is a potential outcome of increasing the reserve ratio?
What is a potential outcome of increasing the reserve ratio?
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How does increasing discount rates influence fiscal policy?
How does increasing discount rates influence fiscal policy?
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Study Notes
Chapter 10: Macroeconomic Policies
- Macroeconomic policies are used to manage a country's economy.
- Government plays a vital role in resource allocation, economic stabilization, fostering competition among producers, income distribution, and creating a supportive framework for economic operations.
- A national budget outlines planned public revenue and expenditure for a year.
- Budget types include balanced budgets (revenue equals expenditure), budget surpluses (revenue exceeds expenditure), and budget deficits (expenditure exceeds revenue).
Government Revenue
- Government revenue comprises tax revenue and non-tax revenue.
- Tax revenue is compulsory payments to the government and is crucial for funding government operations.
- Direct taxes, such as income tax, impact individuals and companies directly and cannot be passed on.
- Indirect taxes (e.g., import duties, sales tax) impact consumers, and the tax burden can be shifted.
- Non-tax revenue comes from sources other than taxes (e.g. fees, penalties, interest).
- Non-revenue receipts include government agency refunds and receipts.
Objectives of Taxation
- Taxation aims to achieve equitable income distribution, reduce harmful consumption, regulate foreign trade, and conserve resources.
- Taxes on harmful goods (e.g., tobacco, alcohol) discourage consumption.
- Taxes on imported goods can safeguard local industries.
- Taxes on scarce resources (e.g., coal, oil) aim to conserve resources and reduce overconsumption.
Types of Taxes
- Direct taxes are levied on the taxpayer and cannot be passed on.
- Indirect taxes can be passed along to another party. This means producers can potentially increase costs resulting in higher prices for consumers
Types of Tax Structures
- Proportional tax: A fixed tax rate for all income levels.
- Progressive tax: Higher income levels face higher tax rates.
- Regressive tax: Higher income levels face lower tax rates.
Government Expenditure
- Government expenditure comprises operating and development expenditure.
- Operating expenditure covers essential government functions, such as operation and administration of departments.
- Development expenditure supports infrastructure improvement and economic growth.
- Expenditure categories include general administration, social services, economic services, and defense/security.
Definition of Money
- Money is anything generally accepted as payment for goods and services—it's the medium of exchange.
- Functions of money include medium of exchange, measure of value, store of value, and standard of deferred payment.
Functions of Money
- Medium of exchange: Allows for the exchange of goods and services without bartering.
- Store of value: Enables individuals to accumulate and hold value over time.
- Measure of value: Serves as a common unit for assessing the value of goods and services.
- Standard of deferred payment: Facilitates transactions involving future payment.
Qualities of Money
- Qualities like acceptability, portability, durability, divisibility, and stability make money suitable for transactions.
Types of Money
- Commodity money: Has intrinsic value (e.g., gold, silver).
- Fiat money: Has value because the government decrees it to be legal tender.
- Legal tender: Money the government approves for payment.
- Token money: Has a face value greater than its intrinsic value.
- Demand deposits: Account balances that can be accessed by writing a check.
Demand and Supply of Money
- Demand for money arises from transactions motive, precautionary motive, and speculative motive.
- The supply of money is managed by the central bank.
Types of Monetary Policy
- Expansionary monetary policy increases the money supply to address unemployment or recession.
- Contractionary monetary policy decreases the money supply to curb inflation.
Government Policy
- Fiscal policy regulates government spending, taxes, and debt to influence economic activity.
- Monetary policy involves the central bank's control of the money supply to meet economic objectives.
Objectives of Monetary Policy
- Maintaining price stability, achieving full employment, balancing payment equilibrium, and boosting economic growth.
Instruments of Fiscal Policy
- Discretionary fiscal policy involves deliberate changes by the Government.
- The instruments are government expenditure and taxes.
- Automatic fiscal policy refers to changes that happen automatically (e.g., tax rates, transfer payments).
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics and structures of taxation and government expenditures. This quiz explores proportional, progressive, and regressive tax systems, as well as various types of government spending. Challenge yourself with questions on budget types, tax revenue, and the government's role in the economy.
