Limitations of Economic Policy (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What are the three key limitations of economic policy effectiveness?
What are the three key limitations of economic policy effectiveness?
Time lags, politics, & global influences
What are implementation time lags in economic policy?
What are implementation time lags in economic policy?
Time to change or introduce new policies
How many scheduled meetings per year does the RBA hold to decide interest rates?
How many scheduled meetings per year does the RBA hold to decide interest rates?
Eight meetings
What is the impact time lag for fiscal policy?
What is the impact time lag for fiscal policy?
Short term (a few months)
How long is the implementation time lag for microeconomic reforms?
How long is the implementation time lag for microeconomic reforms?
Long term (several years)
How did fixed-rate mortgages during COVID-19 affect monetary policy?
How did fixed-rate mortgages during COVID-19 affect monetary policy?
Lengthened the impact time lag
According to a 2021 report, what is the largest obstacle to economic reform in Australia?
According to a 2021 report, what is the largest obstacle to economic reform in Australia?
Unpopularity of reforms
Why do governments delegate decisions to independent agencies like the RBA?
Why do governments delegate decisions to independent agencies like the RBA?
To avoid short-term political pressure
What is true about government control of the Senate in Australia?
What is true about government control of the Senate in Australia?
Governments rarely hold majorities
What policies do global financial markets generally favour?
What policies do global financial markets generally favour?
Reduced spending & low corporate taxes