The United States government seeks to play a limited role in the free enterprise system. Yet the government makes many decisions that deeply impact the economy. By establishing a federal budget, the government establishes a fiscal policy aimed at promoting growth, employment and stability. Government also uses monetary policy to help achieve broad economic goals.
What are the goals and limits of fiscal policy?
What economic ideas have shaped fiscal policy?
What are the effects of budget deficits and national debt?
How does the Federal Reserve control the amount of money in use?
How does monetary policy affect economic stability?
How effective is fiscal policy as an economic tool?