The Australian Economy · Macroeconomics

Taxation and Government Spending

Analyzing how the Australian government collects revenue and where that money is spent.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is a progressive tax system the fairest way to fund public services?
  2. 2What are the opportunity costs of increasing military spending at the expense of education?
  3. 3How does government spending stimulate economic activity during a downturn?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HE7K02
Year: Year 7
Subject: Economics & Business
Unit: The Australian Economy
Period: Macroeconomics

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