economics

fiscal policy

Government decisions about taxation and spending to influence the economy.

Example

"The government used expansionary fiscal policy — cutting taxes and increasing spending — to stimulate the economy."

💡 Memory Tip

FISCAL = financial. Fiscal policy is the government's financial policy — taxes and spending.

Etymology

From Latin 'fiscus' meaning 'treasury, money basket' — policy about the government's money.

Common Misspellings

fiskal policyfiscal polcyfiscal pollicyfical policy

Related Terms

monetary policydeficit

See Also

taxationgovernment spending

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