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Which one of the following is not an instrument of Fiscal policy?

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Open Market Operations

To determine which option is not an instrument of fiscal policy, we first need to understand the components of fiscal policy. Fiscal policy involves the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (public spending) to influence the economy. The typical instruments include:

  • Taxation: Adjusting tax rates and tax policies to influence the economy.
  • Public Borrowing: Government borrowing to finance its expenditures beyond its revenues.
  • Public Expenditure: Government spending on goods and services to stimulate economic activity.

Now, let's evaluate the given options:

  • Open Market Operations: These are related to monetary policy, not fiscal policy. They involve the buying and selling of government securities in the open market to regulate the money supply. Central banks, like the Federal Reserve in the United States, perform these operations.
  • Taxation: This is a classic fiscal policy tool used to manage economic growth.
  • Public Borrowing: A fiscal tool for funding government activities when tax revenues are insufficient.
  • Public Expenditure: Central to fiscal policy for influencing economic conditions.

Thus, the option that is not an instrument of fiscal policy is:

Open Market Operations
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