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Monetary vs. Fiscal

Monetary

Relating to money or currency

Examples:

The government announced new monetary policies today.Her job involves managing the company's monetary assets.There's a debate on monetary reform among economists.

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This word has no antonyms

Fiscal

/ˈfɪskəl/
Related to government revenue, especially taxes.

Examples:

The fiscal year ends in January.They implemented new fiscal policies.Fiscal measures are vital for recovery.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Monetary relates to money supply and central banking policies, typically managed by a central bank.
  • Fiscal refers to government revenue and expenditure, involving policies handled by a government.
  • Monetary policies can involve changing interest rates, while fiscal policies may involve altering tax rates.
  • Understanding that monetary is related to banks can help associate it with banking actions like interest adjustments.
  • Remember fiscal as tied to governments, like how fiscal deficits relate to government spending.
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