The macroeconomic aims of government

A government raises spending on infrastructure in order to boost an economy. Which other government aim for an economy could this clash with?

May/June 2015

The table provides data on three economic indicators for four countries. What conclusion may be drawn from this information?

May/June 2016

While pursuing one of its aims, a government may make it harder to achieve a different aim. What is one example of this conflict?

May/June 2017

When pursuing one of its aims, a government may make another aim harder to achieve. What is one example of this conflict?

May/June 2017

What is one objective of government policy?

May/June 2018

What is one aim of government policy?

May/June 2018

The table presents some economic indicators. Which rise in the first indicator is most likely to cause a rise in the second indicator?

May/June 2022

A government provides retraining for unemployed industrial workers in order to raise employment opportunities. This policy could have harmful effects on other government macroeconomic aims. What example shows this situation?

May/June 2022

The table presents several economic indicators. Which rise in the first indicator is most likely to cause a rise in the second indicator?

May/June 2022

Give one example of a government macroeconomic objective.

May/June 2023

Which macroeconomic aim, if achieved, would be most likely to raise a government budget surplus?

May/June 2024

A government is trying to increase economic growth by using a lower interest rate policy. In the short run, which other government objective is most likely to benefit?

May/June 2024

What does the term macroeconomic aim of a government mean?

May/June 2025

In 2023, the Chinese Government stated that it would target an economic growth rate of $5\%$ and a gradual rise in both exports and imports. It was anticipated that the main source of higher output would be an increase in household spending, although this could also bring about inflation. Another objective of the Chinese Government was to keep unemployment at about $5.5\%$. China has an ageing population and an ageing labour force.

May/June 2025

Which statement correctly describes what is meant by government economic aims?

Oct/Nov 2015

Which statement correctly describes what is meant by government economic aims?

Oct/Nov 2015

A finance minister stated that the economy was undergoing inflation and economic growth. What evidence would show that both had taken place?

Oct/Nov 2017

In 2015, the UK economy saw output rise and unemployment remain relatively low. Even so, labour productivity and earnings increased only a little. The government was still spending more than it collected in tax revenue and was thinking about altering some of its monetary policy measures.

Oct/Nov 2017

In which situation is success for the government in meeting the first aim likely to create difficulties in meeting the second?

Oct/Nov 2018

In which situation is success by the government in reaching the first aim likely to create difficulties in reaching the second?

Oct/Nov 2018

What are two objectives that a government usually seeks to achieve when it manages the overall performance of the economy?

Oct/Nov 2020

Give one example of a macroeconomic aim?

Oct/Nov 2020

What are two objectives that a government usually seeks when it manages the performance of the entire economy?

Oct/Nov 2020

What does the term macroeconomic aim of a government mean?

Oct/Nov 2021

What is one macroeconomic objective of a government?

Oct/Nov 2024

A government has announced four principal aims for the coming year. Which two of these are macroeconomic aims for the government?

Oct/Nov 2025