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What is the role of monetary policy in alleviating economic downturns?

December 20, 2015 by tpc-admin

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What is the role of monetary policy in alleviating economic downturns?

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Economists view monetary policy as the first line of defense against economic slowdowns—the Federal Reserve can act faster than the president or Congress, and it is better equipped to judge the appropriate timing and magnitude of economic stimulus.

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How do taxes affect the economy in the short run?

December 20, 2015 by tpc-admin

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How do taxes affect the economy in the short run?

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Primarily through their impact on demand. Tax cuts boost demand by increasing disposable income and by encouraging businesses to hire and invest more. Tax increases do the reverse. These demand effects can be substantial when the economy is weak but smaller when it is operating near capacity.

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What characteristics make fiscal stimulus most effective?

December 20, 2015 by tpc-admin

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What characteristics make fiscal stimulus most effective?

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Fiscal stimulus can raise output and incomes in the short run. To have the greatest impact with the least long-run cost, the stimulus should be timely, temporary, and targeted.

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