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Lipsey & Chrystal: Economics 11e

Chapter 17

There are several chapters which discuss fiscal policy, especially Chapters 17, 19 & 23. There are many recent stories that can illustrate the macroeconomics underlying fiscal policy choices.  The following are some of the most obviously relevant.

For the US:
Financial Times, 28 January 2008
www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3b959570-cd41-11dc-9b2b-000077b07658.html
Financial Times, 21 January 2008
search.ft.com/ftArticle?queryText=A+fiscal+stimulus+offer+limited+help&y=3&aje=true&x=4&id=080121000056&ct=0
Financial Times, 5 February 2008
www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f83e8a1a-d38b-11dc-b861-0000779fd2ac.html

The latest UK situation is summarised in:
Financial Times, 31 January 2008
www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e9c21358-cf62-11dc-854a-0000779fd2ac.html