COVID-19 all around the world has restricted the economic activity. To stop the spread of the virus Pakistan like many other countries adopted the policy of smart lockdown. Shutting down of the industry has created adverse supply shock in the economy. While, the slowdown in business and economic activities the country is in the recessionary phase of the business cycle as the GDP growth for the FY 2020-21 is expected to be -0.2 accompanied by high unemployment and poverty rate. QUESTION Reflecting on the above situation, justify whether the Government of country A should opt for expansionary or contractionary fiscal policy as a stabilization policy. Also illustrate it graphically
COVID-19 all around the world has restricted the economic activity. To stop the spread of the virus Pakistan like many other countries adopted the policy of smart lockdown. Shutting down of the industry has created adverse supply shock in the economy. While, the slowdown in business and economic activities the country is in the recessionary phase of the business cycle as the GDP growth for the FY 2020-21 is expected to be -0.2 accompanied by high unemployment and poverty rate. QUESTION Reflecting on the above situation, justify whether the Government of country A should opt for expansionary or contractionary fiscal policy as a stabilization policy. Also illustrate it graphically
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COVID-19 all around the world has restricted the economic activity. To stop the spread of the virus Pakistan like many other countries adopted the policy of smart lockdown. Shutting down of the industry has created adverse supply shock in the economy. While, the slowdown in business and economic activities the country is in the recessionary phase of the business cycle as the
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