Government Intervention in Business and Economic Affairs (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards

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Government Intervention in Business and Economic Affairs
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Mixed economy

Economic system combining govt planning & private enterprise

EPA full form

Environmental Protection Agency

Irish plastic bag levy impact (2002)

Reduced plastic bag consumption by over 90%

PAYE stands for

Pay As You Earn

Stamp duty

Tax paid for changing property ownership documents

Fiscal policy

Govt method of raising money & prioritising spending

Government bonds

Govt borrows money, promises to repay value plus interest

Current expenditure

Day-to-day running costs (wages, welfare, transport)

Capital expenditure

Money spent on long-term assets (schools, hospitals)

EII tax relief rate

Up to 40% on investments in qualifying companies

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