Understanding Fiscal Policy and Public Debt

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Course Outline

  1. State intervention in economic theories and liberal skepticism
  2. Keynesian perspective on state economic roles and welfare objectives
  3. Cyclical versus structural economic policies and their objectives
  4. Fiscal policy as a tool for economic regulation and stimulus
  5. Mechanisms and multipliers of fiscal stimulus policies
  6. Limits of fiscal policy: inflation, crowding-out, and financing deficits
  7. Public debt dynamics and fiscal sustainability challenges
  8. External and institutional constraints on fiscal policy in the euro area

1. State intervention in economic theories and liberal skepticism

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Market mechanisms : Economic processes that operate through individual choices and interactions, considered inherently balancing and optimal by liberals, ensuring prosperity without state interference.
  • State in economic theories : The role and functions assigned to the state within various economic schools of thought, including minimal intervention by liberals and active regulation by Keynesians.

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1. According to liberal economic theories, what is the main criticism of state intervention?

2. What is a key feature of the Keynesian perspective on the role of the state?

3. What is a cyclical policy in economic terms?

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Market mechanisms — definition?

Economic processes operating through individual choices.

State in liberal theories — role?

Limited to police, justice, defense functions.

Liberal view on intervention — stance?

Illegitimate and disruptive to markets.

Keynesian state role — objective?

Correct market failures and promote welfare.

Welfare state — functions?

Regulates activity, social protection, income redistribution.

Economic policy — goal?

Stabilize economy and foster growth.

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