Can Monetary and Fiscal Stimulus Counter Recessions?

by Bunker | Posted on January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

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The standard Keynesian line is that the government can shorten recessions by using fiscal and monetary “stimulus.” However, as Austrian economists note, ratcheting up government spending only makes things worse, setting the stage for the next economic downturn.

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