Table of ContentsFive Debates over Macroeconomic Policy Five Debates over Macroeconomic Policy 1. Should Monetary and Fiscal Policymakers Try to Stabilize the Economy? Pro: Policymakers should try to stabilize the economy Pro: Policymakers should try to stabilize the economy Con: Policymakers should not try to stabilize the economy Con: Policymakers should not try to stabilize the economy Con: Policymakers should not try to stabilize the economy 2. Should Monetary Policy Be Made by Rule Rather Than by Discretion? Pro: Monetary policy should be made by rule Pro: Monetary policy should be made by rule Pro: Monetary policy should be made by rule Con: Monetary policy should not be made by rule Con: Monetary policy should not be made by rule 3. Should The Central Bank Aim for Zero Inflation? Pro: The central bank should aim for zero inflation Pro: The central bank should aim for zero inflation Con: The central bank should not aim for zero inflation 4. Should Fiscal Policymakers reduce the Government Debt? Pro: The government should balance its budget Pro: The government should balance its budget Con: The government should not balance its budget Con: The government should not balance its budget 5. Should The Tax Laws Be Reformed to Encourage Saving? Pro: Tax laws should be reformed to encourage saving Pro: Tax laws should be reformed to encourage saving Pro: Tax laws should be reformed to encourage saving Pro: Tax laws should be reformed to encourage saving Con: Tax laws should not be reformed to encourage saving Con: Tax laws should not be reformed to encourage saving Con: Tax laws should not be reformed to encourage saving Summary Summary Summary Summary Summary |
Author: Mark P. Karscig
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