This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following:
Identify major policy options for macro government intervention.
Define fiscal policy and describe its importance.
Demonstrate what the multiplier is and how it works.
Explain how fiscal stimulus or restraint is achieved.
Action Items
Research fiscal policy and its effect on aggregate supply and demand:
Review the section of your text that covers fiscal policy and its effect on aggregate supply and demand.
Find and read two recent articles on fiscal policy and its effect on aggregate supply and demand.
Write a 500- to 750-word paper that addresses the following questions. Make sure to support your conclusions with your research findings.
What options does the government have regarding fiscal policy?
How has the use of these policies changed over time?
Follow APA guidelinesLinks to an external site. for formatting the paper and citing your sources.
Use in-text citations and create a reference list.
Include a title page.
You do not need to include an abstract.
Note: your title page and reference list do not count towards your word count.
Submit the completed first draft of your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.