Chapter

1.5. Achieving Macroeconomic Goals*

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Concepts

1. How do the CPI and PPI measure inflation and its effects?

   "importance, are food and beverages, clothing, transportation, housing, medical care, recreation, and education. There are special indexes for food and energy. The Department of Labor collects about 8

2. How does monetary policy influence economic activity and inflation?

   "Monetary Policy Monetary policy refers to a government’s programs for controlling the amount of money circulating in the economy and interest rates. Changes in the money supply affect both the level

3. How does fiscal policy stimulate or restrain the economy?

   "Fiscal Policy The other economic tool used by the government is fiscal policy , its program of taxation and spending. By cutting taxes or by increasing spending, the government can stimulate the econ

4. What are crowding out, budget deficits, and the national debt?

   "Whereas fiscal policy has a major impact on business and consumers, continual increases in government spending raises another important issue. When government takes more money from business and consu