Economic Definition of expansionary policy. Defined.
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Term expansionary policy Definition: A stabilization policy consisting of an increase in government spending and/or a decrease in taxes (fiscal policy) and/or an increase in the amount of money in circulation (monetary policy). This policy is designed to avoid or correct the problems associated with a business-cycle contraction.
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