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Suggested Answers of BT2 Revision Package - ASKnLearn

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• If the size <strong>of</strong> the fiscal stimulus is <strong>of</strong> an insignificant proportion to GDP <strong>of</strong> the country, theimpact on national income and employment level will also be insignificant as not enoughare given to reach out to the masses.Knowledge, Application, Understanding and AnalysisL3For a developed explanation on factors which mayundermine the impact <strong>of</strong> the fiscal stimulus.9 - 12L2For an undeveloped explanation on the factors whichmay undermine the impact <strong>of</strong> the fiscal stimulus.5 - 8L1 Smattering <strong>of</strong> valid points 1 - 4Part (b): Most pressing issue: unemploymentFiscal policy• # government expenditure/ $ taxes I #AD I #NY I # employment• Examples <strong>of</strong> # government expenditure/ $ taxes: bringing forward <strong>of</strong> infrastructureprojects, reducing corporate tax/ hiring more public servants/• However, the size <strong>of</strong> the multiplier in Singapore tends to be small as compared to othercountries due to high withdrawals I not effectiveExchange rate policy• Depreciation <strong>of</strong> the SGD I # (X-M) I #NY I # employment• However, other countries had also depreciated their currency which in turn meant thatexports from Singapore were not that price competitive after all.Supply-side policyShort-run• Government introduced short run supply side policies to help firms cope with costs <strong>of</strong>production• Examples: jobs credit scheme/ property tax rebates

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