(b). Suppose an economy is in recession with historically high unemployment. Using the Keynesian income-expenditure model, explain how an expansionary fiscal policy, involving a reduction in the marginal tax rate can reduce the unemployment rate. What does your explanation suggest about using the overall budget balance as an indicator of the stance of fiscal policy?

(b). Suppose an economy is in recession with historically high unemployment. Using the Keynesian income-expenditure model, explain how an expansionary fiscal policy, involving a reduction in the marginal tax rate can reduce the unemployment rate. What does your explanation suggest about using the overall budget balance as an indicator of the stance of fiscal policy?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

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Chapter30: Government Budgets And Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 30RQ: Under what general macroeconomic circumstances might a government use expansionary fiscal policy?...

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