Macroeconomic - objectives Flashcards
Explaining Economic Growth
Economic growth is the objective to help increase the overall output in an economy, in turn making the country money
Low unemployment
Low unemployment is where almost all of the population is in a job
Low and stable rate of inflation
A low and stable rate of inflation is necessary because it allows the country to have a valuable currency giving consumers and businesses confidence
Balance of payments equilibrium
Where imports and exports are equal, this is sustainable for a nation because then they will make a profit and can reinvest it back into the countries inhabitants
Balanced government budget
Allows for fair policies and targeted spending in order to get the best out of the economy and make its inhabitants better off
Sustainability
The protection of the environment is important to the government as it helps to prevent future catastrophe for the next generations
Income equality
Tries to prevent a small minority from earning all of the wealth and to prevent other citizens from falling into poverty whilst still encouraging economic growth.