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Deficits, National Debt, and the Crowding-Out Effect
Analyze the relationship between annual federal budget deficits and the total national debt, and evaluate the economic debate surrounding the crowding-out effect.
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Fiscal and Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve
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Evaluate how the federal government and Federal Reserve employ fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize the economy, manage inflation, and achieve full employment.
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Learning standards covered
HS.16Oregon Social Studies Standards · All agesEvaluate the selection of monetary and fiscal policies in response to a variety of economic conditions and indicators and the role and function of the Federal Reserve.
HS.24Oregon Social Studies Standards · All agesDescribe the possible benefits and consequences, both intended and unintended, of government policies to improve market outcomes.