Test Your Knowledge on Fiscal Policy (2) This quiz will assess your understanding of fiscal policy, including government spending and taxation. delya90 published on September 23 Stacked 1/11 What is fiscal policy? Government policies related to trade Government policies related to public spending and taxation Government policies related to monetary regulation 2/11 Which of the following is an expansionary fiscal policy measure? Decreasing government spending Increasing taxes Increasing government spending 3/11 What does contractionary fiscal policy aim to do? Decrease inflation Stimulate economic growth Increase government debt 4/11 Which government body is responsible for implementing fiscal policy in the US? The Federal Reserve The Department of Commerce The Congress 5/11 What is the main goal of fiscal policy? Maximize profits for corporations Stabilize the economy Reduce household income 6/11 Which of the following is an example of an automatic stabilizer in fiscal policy? Unemployment benefits Corporate tax cuts Defense spending increases 7/11 What is the purpose of discretionary fiscal policy? To automatically adjust taxes based on economic conditions To give policymakers flexibility to respond to economic challenges To limit government intervention in the economy 8/11 Which of the following is a potential downside of expansionary fiscal policy? Increased government revenue Rising national debt Stable inflation rates 9/11 What is the purpose of fiscal multipliers in economic analysis? To measure the effectiveness of monetary policy To estimate the impact of fiscal policy changes on the economy To calculate exchange rates 10/11 Which of the following is an example of a fiscal stimulus measure? Cutting social welfare programs Increasing infrastructure spending Implementing austerity measures 11/11 How can fiscal policy be used to address a recession? Increasing government spending and cutting taxes Decreasing government spending and raising taxes Implementing strict trade regulations