Fiscal policy aims to stabilize the economy by influencing aggregate demand through government spending and taxation.

Expansionary fiscal policy involves increasing government spending or reducing taxes to stimulate economic activity.

The impact of expansionary fiscal policy on inflation depends on factors such as the magnitude of the policy, the state of the economy, and the expectations of businesses and consumers.

Monetary policy aims to control inflation by influencing the money supply and interest rates.

Contractionary monetary policy involves increasing interest rates or reducing the money supply to curb inflation.

Contractionary monetary policy typically leads to a decrease in inflation by reducing aggregate demand.

Fiscal policy and monetary policy are complementary tools that can be used together to achieve macroeconomic objectives such as stable prices and economic growth.

Coordinated policy refers to the situation where both fiscal and monetary authorities work together to achieve a common economic goal.

Using fiscal policy to control inflation can lead to increased government debt, crowding out of private investment, and reduced economic growth.

Using monetary policy to control inflation can lead to increased unemployment, reduced economic growth, and financial instability.

Inflation typically leads to a reduction in the purchasing power of money, increased uncertainty, and erosion of savings. It does not stimulate economic growth.

Price stability refers to a situation where inflation is consistently low and stable, typically around a target rate set by the central bank.

Technological progress typically leads to lower costs and prices, which can help to reduce inflation. It is not a cause of inflation.

Hyperinflation refers to a situation where inflation is consistently high and accelerating, typically reaching double-digit or even triple-digit rates.

Hyperinflation typically leads to loss of confidence in the currency, economic collapse, and social unrest. It does not lead to increased economic growth.