Expansionary fiscal policies are meant to stimulate the economy during recessions and other tough times. Check out some ...

Fiscal policy, on the other hand ... sustains output and inflation without adding to public debt. Successful examples of these interventions can be found in various countries including in the ...

Fiscal policy objectives vary. In the short term, governments may focus on macroeconomic stabilization—for example, spending more or cutting taxes to stimulate an ailing economy or slashing spending ...

Major policy shifts have increased global uncertainty, and that comes as rising debt levels in many countries are already straining public finances, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.