ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FISCAL POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to government spending if the government pursues a expansionary policy?
A
It goes up
B
It goes down
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During expansionary periods, governments can increase spending on infrastructure projects, social programs, and other initiatives to boost demand and stimulate economic growth. They may also enact tax cuts to reduce taxes, which puts more money in consumers’ pockets and stimulates spending.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fiscal policy that increases aggregate demand directly through an increase in government spending is typically called expansionary or “loose.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Expansionary fiscal policy tools include increasing government spending, decreasing taxes, or increasing government transfers. Doing any of these things will increase aggregate demand, leading to a higher output, higher employment, and a higher price level.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expansionary fiscal policy is when the government increases the money supply in the economy using budgetary instruments to either raise spending or cut taxes-both having more money to invest for customers and companies.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lower interest rates. Higher income tax. Lower government spending. A lower budget deficit.

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