Macroeconomic Policy Measures During Recession
Question
Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession?
Options
Cut in tax rates accompanied by increase in interest rate
Increase in expenditure on public projects
Increase in tax rates accompanied by reduction of interest rate
Reduction of expenditure on public projects
Explanation
During an economic recession, the government adopts expansionary fiscal policy to stimulate demand and economic activity. Increasing expenditure on public projects injects money directly into the economy, boosts employment, and creates a multiplier effect on demand. Cutting expenditure or raising taxes would contract demand further, worsening the recession. > Counter-cyclical fiscal policy during a recession focuses on boosting public spending to revive market demand. Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2021
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q3
Subject
Economy
Sub-topic
Monetary Policy & Inflation
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Macroeconomics Cl.12
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