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CHP 12
CHP 12
The article discusses how market forces alone don't always lead to stable economic outcomes. In
developed economies, there can be fluctuations in income, employment, and prices. To address
this, economist Keynes suggested using government spending to balance economic ups and
downs. In times of economic downturn, the government can spend more money to boost demand
and help the economy. During periods of growth, the government can reduce spending to prevent
excessive inflation. However, this approach works best when the market can quickly adjust, and
there's enough unused capacity. In less developed countries, where markets are less flexible and
demand for basic goods is inelastic, using public spending to stabilize the economy is more
challenging. A thoughtful mix of strategies like export and import policies, subsidies, and taxes
is needed to achieve stability.