GAO Glossary of Terms and Definitions (September 2005)

Countercyclical Policy

(Economics Term)

Policy aimed at reducing the size and duration of swings in economic activity in order to keep economic growth closer to a pace consistent with low inflation and high employment. It includes monetary and fiscal policies affecting the level of interest rates, money supply, taxes, and government spending.

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