Topic Two (5.2): Macroeconomic Aims of Government

In this topic you will study the following:

  • The five main macroeconomic aims of government.
  • Conflicts that can arise in pursuing these aims.

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For this topic you will need to work through pages 126 to 129 in your course book.

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  • Please pay attention to the fact that governments in all countries have similar macroeconomic aims, although the priorities may be different from one country to another.
  • You will need to understand the common objectives of full employment, stable prices, economic growth, fair income distribution and international trade, and why these are priorities.
  • You will also learn that when pursuing these aims, there may be times when conflicts between them arise, and trade-offs will need to be accepted.

Please study the following resources:

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WATCH - Macroeconomic Government Objectives (YouTube) Links to an external site.

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Download READ - Macroeconomic Policy Objectives