business and the political environment Flashcards

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What do government interbentions aim to achieve?

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aims to achieve the governments objectives by controlling and supporting businesses or passing legislations

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Debates about laissez-faire?

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no level playing field
businesses work better with less control
can help companies through rough periods
can increase new job opportunities and reduce costs

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What does the fiscal policy entail? governem

Whats expansionary and contradictory?

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changes in government tax level spending controlling the economy
expansionary - increase in government spending more than the increase in tax rates
contradictory - increase in tax rates more than the increase in goverment spending

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Whats a monetary policy?

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interest rates set by the bank of england

interest rates rise when CPI inflation is expected to rise

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