Learning objectives

Evaluate fiscal policy against different macroeconomic objectives, including Laffer curve analysis of tax rates and tax revenue

Evaluate monetary policy and exchange-rate policy in meeting objectives such as low inflation, growth and external balance

Evaluate market-based and interventionist supply-side policies and international trade policy

Analyse the problems and conflicts that arise when a policy aimed at one objective affects others

Explain government failure in macroeconomic policy, such as time lags, poor information and political pressure

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