Has total government spending increased or decreased?

Has total government spending increased or decreased?

I only need 300 words for this assignment and I only have to do the first bullet. Make sure that you use one peer reviewed source besides the text book.

Purpose of Assignment

Students will example the model economists use to analyze the economy’s short-run fluctuations–the model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply. Students will be introduced to actions policymakers might undertake to offset economic fluctuations.

Assignment Steps

Resources: National Bureau of Economic Research

Select a company your team is familiar with or a company where a team member currently works.

Write a 1,400- to 2,100-word paper in which you include the following:

  • Research federal government spending and taxes over the last 3-5 years (fiscal policy). Has total government spending increased or decreased? Explain. Have income tax rates increased or decreased? Explain.
  • Describe the impact of these fiscal policies on the U.S. economy
  • Describe the impact of these fiscal policies on your team’s selected company.
  • What are expectations regarding the strength of the economy in the next 2 years?
  • Make recommendations for your selected company regarding how to best compete in the expected economy.

Format consistent with APA guidelines.

Use a minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources not including your textbook.