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Government Policies

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  • Which policy deals with interest rates and money supply?
    Monetary policy.
  • What is inflation?
    A general increase in prices.
  • What does redistributing wealth mean?
    Using taxes and welfare to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
  • Name three government departments
    Department of Health/ Department of Education/ Department of Finance/ Department of Social/ Protection /Department of Transport/ ETC
  • Give one positive impact of government policy on households.
    Higher standard of living / better public services
  • Who benefits from increased government spending on healthcare?
    Individuals and society.
  • What is one negative impact of government policy on businesses?
    Increased costs / reduced profits.
  • Name one aim of government economic policy.
    Economic growth / employment / redistributing wealth / developing infrastructure / regional development.
  • Give one example of fiscal policy.
    Increasing taxes / government spending / reducing VAT.
  • Which policy can help protect the environment?
    Carbon tax.
  • Give one example of infrastructure.
    Roads / hospitals / schools / public transport.
  • Why should we evaluate media sources carefully?
    Media can be biased and influence opinions.
  • What is an economic policy?
    A plan or decision made by the government to influence the economy.
  • Why does the government aim to promote economic growth?
    To create jobs and increase incomes.
  • How can government policy help businesses?
    Grants, supports, or encouraging new start-ups.
  • What are the two main types of government economic policy?
    Fiscal policy and monetary policy.
  • Give one negative impact of government policy on households.
    Higher taxes / higher interest rates.
  • How can government policy benefit society?
    Increased employment / improved health.
  • Which policy deals with tax and government spending?
    Fiscal policy.