Economics 0455 · IGCSE · The macroeconomic aims of government

The macroeconomic aims of government — practice question

A government cuts interest rates to make households borrow and spend more in order to raise economic growth. Why might this create a conflict with other government aims?

  • AIt could cause uncertainty and lead to lower demand.
  • BIt could encourage more savings and lead to higher unemployment.
  • CIt could lead to lower prices of consumer goods and result in deflation.
  • DIt could stimulate consumer demand and lead to inflation.

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