In: Economics
do you think that the US government has done enough to try and stimulate aggregate demand?
US government has done enough to try and stimulate aggregate demand.physical policy much more direct way to affect aggregate demand as it can put more directly in the hand of consumers. Especially those who have the greatest marginal propensity to spend. The US government's direct effect onaggregate demand is mild all the the federal reserve can increase aggregate demand in in indirect way by lowering interest rates. When it lowers interest rates assets prices climb. Hire assets price for assets such as home and stocks boost confidence among consumers leading to purchase of larger items and greater overall spending levels. Highest stock prices often lead to companies being able to raise more money at cheaper rates.
Investment can change in response to its expected profitability
which in turn is shaped by expectations about future economic
growth the creation of new technologies the price of key inputs and
tax incentives for investment.
Defenders of monetary policy also says that without monetary policy
the economy would be much worse. However it's difficult to
quantify.spending and investment play a larger role in determining
economic activity in the short and long-term. Therefore in some way
the federal reserve and US government is like an accelerator for
the economy