In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and expenditure. Changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending can affect the following variables in the economy:
- Aggregate demand and the level of economic activity;
- The pattern of resource allocation;
- The distribution of income.
Fiscal policy refers to the use of the government budget to influence economic activity.
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