Give a brief definition of fiscal policy? What are its economic goals? Fiscal policy is the use of the federal budget to achieve f _____ e___________, c________ i___________, and stimulate e__________ g________. The changes to the federal budget can be made through increases or decreases in g______________ s_________ (G) or through increases or decreases in t______ rates (T).

Give a brief definition of fiscal policy? What are its economic goals? Fiscal policy is the use of the federal budget to achieve f _ e_, c i_, and stimulate e g. The changes to the federal budget can be made through increases or decreases in g____ s_ (G) or through increases or decreases in t__ rates (T).

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter15: Fiscal Policy

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