What is the potential downside of expansionary fiscal policy?

Practice Questions

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What is the potential downside of expansionary fiscal policy?
  1. Increased unemployment
  2. Higher inflation
  3. Decreased GDP
  4. Lower consumer spending

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the potential downside of expansionary fiscal policy?
  • Step 1: Understand what expansionary fiscal policy is. It means the government is spending more money or cutting taxes to boost the economy.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when the government spends more, it can increase demand for goods and services.
  • Step 3: Realize that if demand increases too much, it can outpace the supply of goods and services available.
  • Step 4: Know that when demand is higher than supply, prices tend to rise, leading to inflation.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the potential downside of expansionary fiscal policy is higher inflation due to increased demand.
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