16 Factors to Consider in Determining and Establishing Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Monetary and fiscal policies have impact on theIf govt. want to privatize and encourage private
total economy. Those macroeconomic policiessector to grow, Govt. will take privatization policy.
shape, and guide and control the behavior of theIn this case govt. will give facilities to the private
economy. The following factor needs to besector by lowering taxes and decreasing interest
considered in making monetary and fiscal policy:rate through monetary and fiscal policy and vice
1. Inflationary state of the economy:versa. So govt. perspective on privatization is
If the economy suffers higher inflation thenanother important considerable factor.
increasing money supply through monetary policy10. Balance of payment:
can be ineffective. So in making monetary andBalance of payment is another important factor.
fiscal policy this factor should be consideredIf the govt. wants to decrease trade deficit
2. Marginal propensity to consume:certainly it can encourage export and discourage
The willingness of people to consume is anotherimports. So, monetary policy will reflect the desire
factor in making those policies. Suppose if people'sof Govt.
tendency is to consume whatever the interest11. Influence of Donor institutions and countries
rate is then monetary and fiscal policy may beAs a third world and developing country like
ineffectiveBangladesh, where we are dependent on huge
3. Govt.'s estimated GDP target:loan from the international organization. The
Every govt. has specific GDP target. Govt. makesinfluence of those organizations sometimes can be
policy to achieve the estimated GDP target. Soa considerable factor in making monetary and
this should be taken into consideration in makingfiscal policy. In our country IMF and EU always
monetary and fiscal policy.pressures govt. to increase the deposit rate. So in
4. Economic condition of a country:policy making this is a considerable factor for the
When the economy is in a recession, monetarygovt.
policy may be ineffective in increasing spending12. Enforcement of the policy:
and income. In this case, fiscal policy might beIn making the policies, it should be determined and
more effective in stimulating demand.ensured that the policy should be in effect.
5. Present interest rate in the market:Enforcement and implication is very much
In setting the policies another considerable factorimportant here.
is the present interest rate. The present interest13. Expectations of people regarding future:
rate determines whether expansionary orIf people expect that the monetary policy and
contractionary monetary and fiscal policy shouldfiscal policy will create tax burden in future, then
be introduced. The success of the policy dependspolicy implication can be difficult. So it should be
on considering this factor.taken into consideration.
6. Govt. revenue target:14.Foreign Currency reserve:
In each and every year govt. sets specificEach and every year govt. especially central bank
revenue target. Through the budget govt.has some specific foreign currency reserve
specifies it. So in making fiscal policy it should betarget. In order to increase the reserve, favorable
considered. Suppose, in contractionary policy tax ismonetary policy should be introduced. So it is also
reduced. If this happens then the policyimportant factor in consideration.
contradicts with the aim to achieve revenue15. Political stability:
target.A country's political situation is another
7. Govt. policy toward import and export:consideration for making those policies. If there
Sometimes govt. wants to bar against import orexists stable political situation then any policy can
export, so in making fiscal policy and monetarybe implemented easily. But in case of unstable
policy this should be taken into consideration.political situation it's difficult to implement those
Reducing export duty or imposing import duty topolicies.
any industry can have an impact on govt. policy.16.Govt. spending on structural buildup:
8. If the economy is in booming situation andIf govt. has a policy to build up infrastructure,
nation is experiencing industrialization, In thatthen govt. make fiscal policy in favor of govt.
situation if govt. want to reduce the pace ofSpending. Here govt. spends much to develop the
industrial growth monetary and fiscal policy thenstructure in transportation or other areas
become a tool. So this factor can also beThose are some factors needed to be considered
considered in creating new policies.in making monetary and fiscal policy.
9. Govt. policy on privatization: