Exam ICWIM Topic 1 Question 172 Discussion
Actual exam question for CISI's ICWIM exam
Question #: 172
Topic #: 1
Question #: 172
Topic #: 1
Why might an expansionary fiscal policy lead to future inflationary pressures?
Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer
* Expansionary Fiscal Policy and Inflation:
* Expansionary fiscal policy increases aggregate demand by boosting public spending or reducing taxes.
* This raises employment, leading to higher wage demands as workers negotiate for their share of economic growth.
* Higher wages increase production costs, causing inflationary pressures.
* Elimination of Other Options:
* A: Higher interest rates are associated with contractionary, not expansionary, policy.
* C: Private sector investment typically rises, not falls.
* D: Time lag affects the policy's impact but is not a direct cause of inflation.
References:
* ICWIM Module 1: Discussion on fiscal policy and its effects on inflation.
* Expansionary fiscal policy increases aggregate demand by boosting public spending or reducing taxes.
* This raises employment, leading to higher wage demands as workers negotiate for their share of economic growth.
* Higher wages increase production costs, causing inflationary pressures.
* Elimination of Other Options:
* A: Higher interest rates are associated with contractionary, not expansionary, policy.
* C: Private sector investment typically rises, not falls.
* D: Time lag affects the policy's impact but is not a direct cause of inflation.
References:
* ICWIM Module 1: Discussion on fiscal policy and its effects on inflation.
by Raymond at Jun 29, 2025, 01:26 PM
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