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Economics

Fiscal Policy

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During the 2008 financial crisis, many governments implemented massive fiscal stimulus packages, with the U.S. alone injecting over $800 billion through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Why this is interesting

You've heard about governments 'stimulating the economy' — but how does that actually work, and why does it sometimes lead to fierce debates about national debt?