Economics class: Boris Johnson makes boosting economic growth his top priority
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Inflation, fiscal policy, AD & AS
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Boris Johnson makes boosting economic growth his top priority
With regard to cutting income tax, ‘Sunak has warned of the dangers of pouring fuel on an inflationary fire.’ Outline the chancellor’s concerns
Explain why the prime minister and the chancellor agree that personal tax cuts cannot be funded by more borrowing
Explain why it is ‘impossible to meet all of the desires of Conservative MPs for strong public finances, tax cuts, higher living standards, and low borrowing costs’
Gavin Clarke, Emmanuel College
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