Boundless: Economics "Current Topics in Macroeconomics: Questions for Debate"
Read each of the four webpages linked from this section: "Arguments For and Against Discretionary Monetary Policy,” "Arguments For and Against Fighting Recession with Expansionary Monetary Policy,” "Arguments For and Against Fighting Recession with Expansionary Fiscal Policy," and "Arguments For and Against Inflation Targeting Policy Interventions.” You will gain additional insights about policy formation, implementation, and evaluation. In each case, consider whether the right questions were asked and whether the proper measures received focus. Which side of each of these debates would you find yourself?