Macroeconomic Indicators and Policy · Macroeconomics

Fiscal Policy

Examining how the government uses taxing and spending to influence the economy.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does government spending affect the national debt over time?
  2. 2What are the trade-offs between lowering taxes and increasing public services?
  3. 3Which groups are most affected by changes in income tax rates?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Canadian and World Studies - Grade 9ON: Government Economic Policy - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Economics
Unit: Macroeconomic Indicators and Policy
Period: Macroeconomics

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