Chapter 4

Government and the Macroeconomy

Inflation, unemployment, GDP and how governments manage the economy — with an interactive exercise.

Government and the Macroeconomy looks at the economy as a whole.

Governments aim for low inflation (rising prices), low unemployment, and economic growth (rising GDP). They use taxes and government spending to manage the economy.

Remember

  • Inflation = rising prices; GDP measures output.
  • Governments use tax and spending to manage the economy.

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