Question 5 by Haziqah Nasran https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze In January 2018 tax reductions were introduced in the US, and the Federal Reserve Banks (the US central bank) announced it would raise interest rates later in the year. Discuss how these policies may cause conflicts for a government in trying to achieve its macroeconomic aims. en-us 2023-07-03 10:18:23 UTC 2023-09-04 00:06:33 UTC hello@padlet.com In January 2018 tax reductions were introduced in the US, and the Federal Reserve Bank (the US central bank) announced it would raise interest rates later in the year. Discuss how these policies may cause conflicts for a government in trying to achieve its macroeconomic aims. haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637114988 2023-07-03 10:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637114988 Introduction haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637118069 Identify government microeconomic aims:

- sustainable economic growth : aims for growth to be continuous and as high as possible whilst also protecting inflation and the environment.

- full employment : to ensure that a country’s gross national product is high the government aims to ensure that there is no involuntary unemployment  as high unemployment acts as an opportunity cost for the government (unemployment benefits)

- stable low inflation : the government aims to keep inflation rates stable as Hugh inflation reduces international competitiveness of domestic goods, discourage FDI and cause redistribution of income.]]> 2023-07-03 10:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637118069 content 1: Effects of tax reductions on macroeconomic aims haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637119375 2023-07-03 10:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637119375 content 2: Effects of interest rate increases on macroeconomic aims haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637119744 2023-07-03 10:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637119744 stimulating consumer spending and business investment haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637130060 2023-07-03 11:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637130060 Analysis haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637133000 Tax reduction lead to more disposable income/revenue for the firms and consumer
-> consumer have more money they are likely to increase consumption of goods and services leading to boost in economy -> can drive up the demand, giving firms the incentives to expand their production to meet the market demand 
-> tax reduction provide firms with high after tax profit -> free up the capital for business to invest in research and development, innovation, expansion and many more. -> Investment lead to increase in productivity, create job opportunities and overall economic growth

component of AD = C + I + G + (X-M) 
increase consumer spending and increase in investment lead to increase in AD ]]> 2023-07-03 11:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637133000 However haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637137754 Impact of consumer spending and business investment depend on: 

- magnitude of the tax reduction: 
Small amount of tax reduction may not result in high level of changes 
- economic condition : 
If the economy is relatively stable, business and consumer confidence will increase, resulting in more spending but if the economic activity is instable, consumer and business are most likely would save their disposable income ]]> 2023-07-03 11:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637137754 Reducing Aggregate Demand (AD) in response to an increase in interest rates in order to maintain price stability and restrain inflation dinielol297 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637148844

]]> 2023-07-03 11:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637148844 haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637155461 2023-07-03 12:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637155461 Analysis dinielol297 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637190999 Increasing the interest rates reduces borrowing and spending in an economy.

When interest rates rise, it becomes more expensive for individuals and businesses to borrow money, which leads to less spending and lower business investment. Lower spending means that there will also be a  decrease in demand for imports resulting in a decline in imports. 

Additionally, higher interest rates can attract foreign investors seeking higher returns on their investments, as foreign investors invest in domestic currency hot money increases. This increased demand for the currency can lead to an appreciation of the exchange rate. On the other hand, a stronger domestic currency makes exports relatively more expensive for foreign buyers, potentially decreasing exports. Overall, increasing interest rates can reduce imports, appreciate the exchange rate and potentially impact exports negatively leading to a decrease in net exports. 

As consumption, investment and net exports decreases AD also decreases as consumption,  investment and net exports are components of AD. As demand for goods and services decreases, this helps in reducing the upward pressure on prices. 

Together, these measures help to moderate demand and prevent excessive price increases, thereby controlling inflation]]> 2023-07-03 13:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2637190999 how the policies cause conflict to economic growth and inflation haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638698491 2023-07-05 09:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638698491 haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638703456 tax reduction aimed to stimulate the economic growth (increase in AD) by boosting consumer expenditure and business investment but the increasing in interest rate employed to control inflation by reducing aggregate demand 

tax reduction may cause inflationary pressure (demand pull inflation ) while interest rate aim to reduce the inflationary pressure 

]]> 2023-07-05 09:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638703456 however haziqahnabihah https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638705124
inflationary pressure depend on what condition the economy is in, for example if economy is in spare capacity, there would be no inflationary pressure ]]> 2023-07-05 09:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638705124 Evaluation dinielol297 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638750636 Increasing interest rates and decreasing aggregate demand to control inflation and price stabilisation can have negative effects on the economy.



 Firstly, since higher interest rates discourage borrowing and investment, this leads to a slower economic growth. Which can result to unemployment and lower consumer spending, negatively impacting overall economic activity. 


Additionally, decreasing aggregate demand can lead to a decline in sales for businesses which can lead to bankruptcies. Moreover, they can push the economy into a recession, causing a contraction in output and further worsening the unemployment rate and income inequality.]]> 2023-07-05 11:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638750636 content 3: Income inequality implications edwynnathian72 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638785728 Tax reductions can lead to income inequality. While they can increase consumer spending and business investment, the benefits may only favor higher-income individuals. 

On the other hand, interest rate increases can affect borrowing costs for businesses and individuals, potentially impacting economic activity and further increase inequalities . ]]> 2023-07-05 12:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638785728 Evaluation edwynnathian72 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638787619 However, if tax reductions lead to increased economic activity and job creation, it could potentially benefit individuals across different income levels.]]> 2023-07-05 12:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638787619 Conflict between BOP and Economic growth with the increase of interest rates dinielol297 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638791048 As interest rates increases,  exchange rates for domestic country appreciates making exports more expensive. When a country's currency strengthens against other currencies, it reduces the competitiveness of its exports in international markets. This results in lower export demand, which can lead to a BOP deficit impacting economic growth and potentially contributing to inflationary pressures in the domestic country.]]> 2023-07-05 12:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2638791048 conclusion aleeshakarim2022 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2639332789  
tax reduction increases AD as it stimulates consumer spending and business investment 

however an increase in interest rates will reduce AD as the cost of borrowing increases, this however controls inflation and price stability
Although an increase in interest rates will appreciate the currency and cause a BOP deficit

tax reductions increase AD which stimulates economic growth but it may only benefit high income individuals which means that it can cause income inequality 



]]> 2023-07-06 04:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2639332789 conclusion aleeshakarim2022 https://padlet.com/haziqahnabihah/f6thc8aye9xxh5ze/wish/2639333965  
tax reduction increases AD as it stimulates consumer spending and business investment 

however an increase in interest rates will reduce AD as the cost of borrowing increases, this however controls inflation and price stability
Although an increase in interest rates will appreciate the currency and cause a BOP deficit

tax reductions increase AD which stimulates economic growth but it may only benefit high income individuals which means that it can cause income inequality 



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