Supply-side Policy
Overview
Some government policies try to boost demand; supply-side policies aim deeper, at the economy's ability to produce. By making workers more skilled, markets more flexible and firms keener to invest, a government can lift the whole productive capacity of the country, the size of the pie it can bake.
In this lesson you will meet the main supply-side measures, from education and infrastructure to tax cuts, deregulation and privatisation, and learn how each is meant to raise productivity and output. You will also see how these policies help a government hit its big macroeconomic aims at once.
Objectives
- education and training
- infrastructure spending
- labour market reforms
- lower direct taxes
- deregulation
- improving incentives to work and invest
- privatisation
- how supply-side policy measures may enable a government to achieve its macroeconomic aims
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Supply-side Policy. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Supply-side policies aim mainly to: A. increase total spending B. raise the productive capacity of the economy C. raise import prices D. reduce the money supply Answer: B
- Which is a supply-side policy? A. raising income tax B. cutting government spending to reduce demand C. investing in education and training D. printing more money Answer: C
- Privatisation means: A. nationalising private firms B. transferring assets from the public to the private sector C. raising taxes on firms D. banning competition Answer: B
- A drawback of supply-side policies is that they: A. work instantly B. always raise inflation C. usually take a long time to work D. reduce productivity Answer: C
- Cutting income tax can act as a supply-side policy by: A. reducing the incentive to work B. improving the incentive to work and invest C. raising firms' costs D. lowering productivity Answer: B
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