Suppose there is a deflationary gap in the economy and the government plans to introduce expansionary fiscal policy to move expenditure closer to full employment level of output. They will increase spending on infrastructure projects such as roads, ports, bridges, dams etc. At the same time households and firms have become pessimistic about the future and cut back spending to save more for difficult days ahead. Answer the questions below based on the government's planned policy and consumers' and firms' pessimism.

Suppose there is a deflationary gap in the economy and the government plans to introduce expansionary fiscal policy to move expenditure closer to full employment level of output. They will increase spending on infrastructure projects such as roads, ports, bridges, dams etc. At the same time households and firms have become pessimistic about the future and cut back spending to save more for difficult days ahead. Answer the questions below based on the government's planned policy and consumers' and firms' pessimism.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter24: Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P

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