ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FISCAL POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Economy is a recession
A
Expansionary Policy
B
Contractionary Policy
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expansionary fiscal policy is intended to boost growth to a healthy economic level, which is required during the business cycle’s contractionary period. The government seeks to reduce unemployment, raise consumer demand, and stop the recession.

Detailed explanation-2: -An expansionary fiscal policy involves increasing spending or cutting taxes to prevent or end a recession or depression. A contractionary fiscal policy involves cutting spending or raising taxes to slow down unsustainable economic growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -These policies are intended to increase demand and aggregate spending. The goal of expansionary policy is to boost the economy during periods of slow growth or recession, though it may unintentionally increase the rate of annual inflation.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is Expansionary Policy? Expansionary policy is a type of macroeconomic policy that is implemented to stimulate the economy and promote economic growth. Expansionary policies are used by central banks in times of economic downturns to reduce the adverse impact on the economy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expansionary fiscal policy works fast if done correctly. For example, government spending should be directed toward hiring workers, which immediately creates jobs and lowers unemployment. Tax cuts can put money into the hands of consumers if the government can send out rebate checks right away.

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