What is the primary goal of contractionary fiscal policy?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary goal of contractionary fiscal policy?
  1. Stimulate economic growth
  2. Reduce inflation
  3. Increase employment
  4. Boost consumer spending

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary goal of contractionary fiscal policy?
  • Step 1: Understand what contractionary fiscal policy means. It is a way for the government to reduce spending or increase taxes.
  • Step 2: Know that the main reason for using contractionary fiscal policy is to control inflation, which is when prices of goods and services go up.
  • Step 3: Realize that by spending less or collecting more taxes, the government can help slow down the economy and reduce inflation.
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