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Economic aims & their policies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Economic growth | 1. Reduce interest rates 2. reduce corporation tax 3. Increase gov spending - stimulation 4. Reduce indirect tax ie) VAT |
| public finances | 1. Cut gov spending 2. Increase taxation 3. Borrowing- (this increases national debt) |
| Adequate infrastructure | 1. Direct government infrastructure 2. PPP- Public private partnerships |
| Inflation | 1. Increase interest rates 2. wage freeze 3. Price controls |
| Full employment | 1. Reduce PRSI and VAT 2. Increase public sector employment ie) Gardai 3. Devalue the euro- increase competitiveness |
| Balance of payments | 1. Devalue the euro 2. Increase tariffs on imports 3. Subsidise exports |
| Regional development | 1. Increased spending on infrastructure 2. Grants and subsidies for businesses located in the BMW |
| Redistribution of wealth | 1. Increase progressive taxation 2. provide fair welfare payments 3. Offer education grants |