AP MacroeconomicsFiscal Policy
Discretionary Fiscal Policy
Discretionary fiscal policy is deliberate changes in government spending or taxes enacted by legislation to influence the economy.
Unlike automatic stabilizers, it requires active decisions by lawmakers, such as a stimulus package or tax rebate. It is subject to recognition, decision, and implementation lags. Infrastructure bills and one-time tax rebates are examples.
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