The spread of COVID-19 across all countries of the world resulted in resorting to various forms of lockdown measures. The locks down measures crippled many economies including the South African Economy. To resuscitate these economies, there is renewed interest in fiscal policy as a tool macroeconomic policy. Critically discuss the shortcomings of anti-cyclical policy

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The spread of COVID-19 across all countries of the world resulted in resorting to various forms of lockdown measures. The locks down measures crippled many economies including the South African Economy. To resuscitate these economies, there is renewed interest in fiscal policy as a tool macroeconomic policy. Critically discuss the shortcomings of anti-cyclical policy

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