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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.9
What distinct approach does Fiscal policy take in comparison to Monetary policy during a recession?
Fiscal policy uses government spending and taxation to stimulate the economy, while Monetary policy controls the money supply and interest rates.
Fiscal policy focuses on controlling the money supply whereas Monetary policy uses government spending and tax measures.
Both policies use taxation as their primary tool to manage recessions.
Both policies rely primarily on controlling inflation during periods of economic downturn.
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