EI9_Fiscal Policy and Economic Management in Indonesia

What is the primary goal of fiscal policy as mentioned in the text?

• To increase government revenue

• To achieve economic stability

• To reduce national debt

• To promote foreign investment

Which of the following is NOT a method of fiscal policy mentioned in the text?

• Functional financing

• Tax regulation

• Public borrowing

• Monetary policy

What was the fiscal policy direction for the fiscal year 1999/2000?

• To privatize state-owned enterprises

• To increase national debt

• To create fiscal stimulus

• To reduce government spending

How does the government aim to strengthen its revenue base according to the text?

• By borrowing from international organizations

• By reducing public spending

• Through administrative improvements and tax structure

• By increasing taxes only

What was the reported budget deficit for the year 2002?

• Rp 3.2 trillion

• Rp 27.67 trillion

• Rp 40.48 trillion

• Rp 185.54 trillion

Which principle is used in the preparation of the APBN since 1999?

• Balanced budget principle

• Dynamic budget principle

• Functional budget principle

• Deficit budget principle

What is the purpose of the government issuing State Bonds (SUN)?

• To cover short-term cash shortages

• To finance the national debt

• To stabilize the currency

• To increase foreign investment

What does the term 'fiscal sustainability' refer to in the context of the text?

• Increasing government spending

• Ensuring long-term financial health

• Maintaining a balanced budget

• Reducing public debt

According to the text, what is the impact of government spending on national income?

• It only affects private sector income

• It can increase national income

• It has no effect on national income

• It decreases national income

What is the significance of the APBN in the context of economic stability?

• It is a tool for increasing taxes

• It reflects government revenue and expenditure

• It is used for international borrowing

• It has no impact on economic stability