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Quick questions on Fiscal policy explained: O-Level Economics

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What is expansionary fiscal policy?
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Expansionary fiscal policy is used to raise aggregate demand, usually in a downturn. The government:
What is contractionary fiscal policy?
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Contractionary fiscal policy is used to lower aggregate demand, usually to control inflation in a booming economy. The government:
What is the budget position?
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Fiscal policy is linked to the government's budget:

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