Six Key Assumptions Underlie Models of Fiscal Policy

question 106

Essay

Six key assumptions underlie models of fiscal policy.All of them are likely to be violated in the context of real world macroeconomic problems.Explain how any three of the following assumptions are likely to fail in the real world.
(a)Financing the deficit doesn't have any offsetting effects.
(b)The government knows what the current situation is.
(c)The government knows the economy's potential income level.
(d)The government has great flexibility in changing spending and taxes.
(e)The size of the government debt doesn't matter.
(f)Fiscal policy doesn't negatively affect other government goals.

Evaluate the effects of changes in the supply and demand for loanable funds on the interest rate.

Assess the role of inflation in economic decisions and contracts.

Identify strategies for individuals and businesses to mitigate the effects of inflation.

Understand how pension programs and employment contracts can adjust to changes in the price level.

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Transactions in which goods or services are sold and payment is deferred, allowing customers to purchase products or services on account.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that are recognized as uncollectible losses due to the inability to collect from the debtor.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts (uncollectible receivables) based on historical data or economic conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's receivables that may ultimately not be collected.