Economic Object of the government Flashcards
(6 cards)
name 6 economic objectives of the government
achieving economic growth
maintain full employment
ensuring price stability
balance of payments
reducing inequality
maintaining environmental changes
What is referred to by the conflicts of economic objectives?
it is difficult to achieve all the policies at once
What is the conflict between economic growth and inflation?
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
Explain the conflict between economic growth and maintaining environmental
economic growth leads to higher consumption which can lead to higher pollution and more use of non-renewable resources
How can the effect on the environment be limited with economic growth?
with better technology
Which 3 objectives can economic growth help with?
lower unemployment
lower government borrowing
higher living standards