Types of fiscal policy
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Contractionary
If the government is trying to constrain aggregate demand, reduce debt or control inflation.
Expansionary
If the government is trying to positively stimulate economic activity.
Examples of contractionary fiscal policy
Increasing taxes, cutting government spending, cutting budget deficit.
Examples of expansionary fiscal policy
Cutting taxes, government spending, increasing budget deficit, increased borrowing.
