ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FISCAL POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the correct definition of fiscal policy:
A
A policy that aims to control the total supply of money in an economy to try and achieve the government’s economic objectives
B
A government policy affecting the amount of supply in an economy
C
A policy that uses government spending and taxation to affect the economy as a whole
D
Laws to control the way people and organisations behave
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fiscal policy is defined as the policy under which the government uses the instrument of taxation, public spending and public borrowing to achieve various objectives of economic policy. Simply put, it is the policy of government spending and taxation to achieve sustainable growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expansionary fiscal policy is defined as the policy that works towards promoting the consumption in the economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -fiscal policy, measures employed by governments to stabilize the economy, specifically by manipulating the levels and allocations of taxes and government expenditures. Fiscal measures are frequently used in tandem with monetary policy to achieve certain goals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and tax policies to influence economic conditions. Fiscal policy is largely based on ideas from British economist John Maynard Keynes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fiscal policy is a means to use government spending and taxation to influence the economic situation. It is different from the monetary policy that is under the control of the central bank in that country. Together these two policies can help a country to achieve its economic goals.

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