Inflation, Recession and Unemployment Flashcards

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what are the goals of the government

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To Ensure:
1. Prices are Stable
2. unemployment is at a minimum
3. There is economic activity in the economy
4. There is a balance of payment equilibrium

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Macroeconomics

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the study of the economy as a whole rather than the individual market.

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Fiscal policy

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is the use of government spending and taxation to control Aggregate demand in the economy.

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Aggregate Demand

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the total demand in the economy

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5
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Monetary Policy

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is the use of interest rates and other direct measures to control the money supply and consequently, aggregate demand.

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