Quiz & Worksheet - Supply-Side Economics & Policy Impacts

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The central idea of supply-side economics is that certain types of tax cuts will increase:

Aggregate supply

Aggregate demand

Imports

Money supply

Worksheet

Print Supply-Side Economics in Fiscal and Monetary Policy Worksheet

1. Which of the following policies is a component of supply-side fiscal policy?

Lower taxes on income.
Higher taxes on research and development.
An increase in government spending.
An increase in the money supply.

2. Which of the following policies would be supported by a supply-side economist?

Higher taxes on corporate profits.
Lower tax rates on interest earned from savings.
Removal of investment tax credits.
Longer duration of unemployment benefits.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz/worksheet combo teaches you about the vocabulary surrounding supply-side economics. You'll learn how to define the economic theory and identify examples of how it plays out in real-world policy.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments, you'll be tested on:

Central ideas and arguments of supply-side economics and tax cuts
The definition of supply-side fiscal policy
Policies supported by proponents of supply-side economics

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet allow students to test the following skills:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related supply-side economics and policy lesson
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about examples of supply-side economic policies
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks to supply-side economics in the short and long term

Additional Learning

To learn more about supply-side economics, review the accompanying lesson on Supply-Side Economics & Policy Impacts. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Identify examples of supply-side economic policies
Understand the consequences of supply-side economics on long-term fiscal health
Identify the outcomes of supply-side economics from the Reagan era to the present day

Practice Exams

Final Exam