GEMET
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taxation policy
Definition

The use of government tax and spending policies to achieve desired macroeconomic goals. Accordingly, they involve discretionary efforts to adjust governmental tax and spending to induce changes in economic incentives and, hence, to stabilize fluctuations in aggregate demand.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/13253