demand side policies Flashcards

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what does a fiscal policy involve

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the use of govt spending, taxation and govt borrowing to affect the level and growth of AD, output and jobs

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what is a cyclical fiscal deficit

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a budget deficit caused by the economic cycle, particularly when the economy is in a recession

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what are some general considerations the. considering to use fiscal policy

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-can quickly maintain/ stimulate demand in times of a reccesion
-not effective when economy is already working at full capacity
-depends in the MPS/MPC of this affected changing the size of the multiplier effect

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