Discover how a policy mix combines fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize economies. Learn its components, benefits, and real-world applications in this comprehensive guide.

Fiscal policy uncertainty (FPU)—ambiguity in government spending and tax plans, as well as in public debt valuation—is widely regarded as a source of economic and financial disruptions. However, ...

From taxes and spending to borrowing plans, fiscal policy is the framework that drives every major Budget decision and shapes growth, jobs, inflation, and fiscal discipline.

The federal government routinely uses government spending and taxes to help offset the highs and lows of the U.S. business cycle. While government spending typically increases during a recession, the ...

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The Eurogroup welcomes the political agreement, which was reached in February 2024 on a comprehensive reform of the EU's economic governance framework and looks forward to its timely adoption by the ...

Major policy shifts underway have heightened global uncertainty. The series of recent tariff announcements by the United States, and countermeasures by other countries have increased financial market ...

The Bank of England should be given the power to cut interest rates into negative territory and take steps towards a higher inflation target to help future-proof the nation’s finances in the event of ...