Learn how how government policies impact markets, interest rates, and investor confidence in clear, simple terms.

Discover how fiscal policy balances tax rates and government spending to influence economic growth, employment, and inflation. Learn its impact on different demographic groups.

When the government shut down for a few weeks in October 2013, then-President Barack Obama made sure to blame conservative Republicans for refusing to pass any short-term spending bill that included ...

Discover how fiscal neutrality affects budget, demand, and economic actions without altering government deficits or surpluses. Gain insights with real-world examples.

Despite a change in presidential administrations and a host of new initiatives under President Donald Trump, including the cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency, the federal government ...