Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Fiscal policy

Fiscal policy — practice question

In 1936 Keynes set out how economic policy may be used to raise aggregate demand and avert an economic depression. Which policy is consistent with Keynes’ theory?

  • ACentral banks should raise interest rates and decrease liquidity.
  • BGovernments should increase expenditure and decrease taxation.
  • CGovernments should encourage consumer savings rather than expenditure.
  • DTrading policy should prevent the free movement of capital.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI