BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What would the government do to move out of a recession? Two options are correct.
A
Increase government spending
B
Decrease government spending
C
Increase taxes
D
Decrease taxes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During a recession, the government may lower tax rates or increase spending to encourage demand and spur economic activity. Conversely, to combat inflation, it may raise rates or cut spending to cool down the economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Fed has several monetary policy tools it can use to fight off a recession. It can lower interest rates to spark demand and increase the amount of money in circulation via open market operations (OMO), including quantitative easing (QE), through which additional types of assets may be purchased by the Fed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fiscal Policy When the country is in a recession, the appropriate policy is to increase spending, reduce taxes, or both. Such expansionary actions will put more money in the hands of businesses and consumers, encouraging businesses to expand and consumers to buy more goods and services.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tax cuts & Government Spending The most popular, or most recommended, policy for any country to dig itself out of recession is expansionary fiscal policy, or fiscal stimulus. This is usually a two-pronged approach – tax cuts and increased government spending.

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