Answer these two questions in complete sentences.
- Define fiscal policy. Include the goals and tools of fiscal policy and the entity that controls it.
- Should Congress create a law mandating a balanced federal budget? Support your position with evidence from the lesson.
Scan reputable news sites for recent articles relating to fiscal policy from within the last six months. For example, you might find that Congress is currently debating a new spending bill or just agreed to a tax cut. This list of search terms will help your search. Once you find and read the article, fill in the requested information and respond to the four questions that follow in complete sentences.
Article title/headline:
Source (URL):
Date of publication:
- Describe the fiscal policy action that is discussed in the article, including its status (such as under debate, approved, or rejected).
- Would the fiscal policy action discussed in the article promote price stability, full employment, and/or economic growth? Explain.
- Would the fiscal policy action discussed in the article, if approved, contribute to creation of a budget surplus or a budget deficit? Would this likely increase, decrease, or not affect the national debt? Explain.
- Do you approve or disapprove of the fiscal policy action described in the article? Explain your response and identify at least one tradeoff for your choice.
