Reaction of Fiscal Policy to Financial Crisis

Abstract

The objective of this research paper is to assess the reaction of fiscal policy to the 2007 financial crisis from theoretical perspective. The lack of long-term effects of the intervention along with uncertain temporary outcome were both considered a weakness of the fiscal policy. The crisis has become justification of unthoughtful public policy that serves politicians or other private interests. Bailing - out investors at the expense of taxpayers, notably with no social support is considered inappropriate. The role of the government should be ensuring the proper functioning of financial system and not rescuing it in case of difficulties by means of unclear rules of discretion policy. (original abstract)