Chapter 5 · Part 1

Government Budget and the Economy

Taxes, spending & deficits — how the government steers the economy.

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Intermediate

Learning objectives

1Explain 1 Understanding Government's Economic Role and Budget Framework
2Explain from Private Economy to Mixed Economy
3Explain the Three Functions of Government Budget
4Explain the Allocation Function: Providing Public Goods
5Explain the Redistribution Function: Achieving Equitable Distribution
6Explain the Stabilization Function: Managing Business Cycles

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Introduction

5.1 Understanding Government's Economic Role and Budget Framework

From Private Economy to Mixed Economy

The Three Functions of Government Budget

1. The Allocation Function: Providing Public Goods

2. The Redistribution Function: Achieving Equitable Distribution

3. The Stabilization Function: Managing Business Cycles

5.2 Government Budget Components and Structure

Classification of Government Receipts

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Key terms

ArgumentsCrowding outProgressive TaxationEconomic ImplicationsBoomsDefenseRound 1Round 2Round 3ComfortsLuxuriesSubsidiesTransfersRecessionsStagnationIncome tax

Connected chapters

Determination of Income and Employmentshares: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 Open Economy Macroeconomicsshares: Subsidies

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17Formulae

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