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Introduction to Macroeconomics — Lecture 12: Fiscal Policy

Transcribed1h 14min2 speakers
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What is the fiscal multiplier and when is it most effective?

The fiscal multiplier explained

  • The fiscal multiplier measures how much GDP changes for each dollar of government spending (12:35).
  • During recessions, the multiplier is higher (1.5-2.0) because there is more idle capacity in the economy (24:42).
  • During expansions, the multiplier drops to around 0.5 due to crowding-out effects (45:10).
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