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Fiscal Policy Explained: Government Budgets, Taxes, & Spending

You’ve landed on the right page, because we’re about to demystify Fiscal Policy. While “Fiscal Policy” might sound

Fiscal policy refers to the government’s use of changes in taxation and public spending to influence aggregate demand

The average rate of tax (ART) is the total tax paid divided by total income, typically expressed as

The marginal rate of tax is the proportion of additional income paid in tax, expressed as a percentage.

A proportional tax system, also known as a flat tax, requires all individuals to pay the same fixed

A regressive tax system is one in which the average tax rate falls as an individual’s income rises,

A progressive tax system is one in which the average tax rate rises with income, so higher-income individuals

Indirect taxes are levies imposed on the production, purchase, or consumption of goods and services, rather than directly

Direct taxes are levies imposed directly on individuals and organizations according to their income, wealth, or property. Examples

Picture This: The Stark Reality of UK Wealth Inequality Imagine glancing at a pie chart showing UK wealth