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Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. The Federal Reserve does not set fiscal policy, but it's important for us to understand its effects.

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Fourth Quarter 2022

In August, President Biden signed into law a spending, revenue, and deficit reduction bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act. This bill intends to control inflation and reduce the country's deficit, but critics argue the consequences could outweigh the benefits.