This guide covers fiscal and monetary policy, focusing on how they influence Aggregate Demand (AD). It details how the government uses fiscal policy (taxes and spending) and the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy (interest rates, money supply) to stabilize the economy, including addressing recessionary gaps. Graphing AD shifts is emphasized.
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Ready to flex your macro knowledge? 💪 Who is in charge of fiscal policy?
The Federal Reserve
The Government (Congress & President)
State Governors
The Treasury Department