Fiscal policy decisions are made by a country’s executive
and legislative institutions, such as the president, his or her administration, and
the Congress in the United States. As a result, fiscal policy actions may be undertaken
to promote political as well as eThe ARRA had numerous spending and revenue provisions that can be grouped
as follows: (1) providing funds to states and localities, including aid for education
and support for transportation projects; (2) supporting people in need through
measures such as extending unemployment benefits; (3) purchasing goods and
services including construction and other investment activities; and (4) providing
temporary tax relief for individuals and businessesconomic goals.