Economic Object of the government Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
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name 6 economic objectives of the government

A

achieving economic growth
maintain full employment
ensuring price stability
balance of payments
reducing inequality
maintaining environmental changes

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2
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What is referred to by the conflicts of economic objectives?

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it is difficult to achieve all the policies at once

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What is the conflict between economic growth and inflation?

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economic growth can come from lowe unemployment and higher demand however higher demand can lead to inflation and so can lower unemployment as it pushes up wages

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4
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Explain the conflict between economic growth and maintaining environmental

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economic growth leads to higher consumption which can lead to higher pollution and more use of non-renewable resources

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5
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How can the effect on the environment be limited with economic growth?

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with better technology

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6
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Which 3 objectives can economic growth help with?

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lower unemployment
lower government borrowing
higher living standards

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