UK Government Economic Policy Quiz
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What is the UK government's primary objective in managing economic sustainable growth?

  • To increase the nominal GDP
  • To correct changes in prices
  • To maintain a steady economy
  • To increase real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (correct)
  • What is the most important tool for maintaining low inflation according to the UK government's economic policy?

  • Monetary policy (correct)
  • Trade policy
  • Fiscal policy
  • Supply-side policy
  • What does full employment represent in the context of the UK government's economic policy?

  • A state where the unemployment rate is 0%
  • A state where everyone who wants a job has one
  • A state where the economy is at full capacity (correct)
  • A state where everyone is satisfied with their job
  • How does the UK government measure economic performance?

    <p>By tracking changes in real GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the UK government aim for as a moderate inflation level?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of fiscal policy?

    <p>To regulate government spending, taxation, and public borrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of taxation is collected by intermediaries, such as value-added tax (VAT)?

    <p>Indirect taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the balance of payments and the current and financial accounts?

    <p>A current account deficit indicates a surplus on the capital/financial account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of financing the public sector net cash requirement (PSNCR)?

    <p>Issuing government securities or gilts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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