Describe the notion of political business cycle

Describe the notion of political business cycle. 

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A political business cycle is the perception that politicians are more interested in re-election than in stabilizing the economy.  Before the election, they enact tax cuts and spending raise to make happy voters even though it may fuel inflation.  After the election, they apply the brakes to hold back inflation; the economy will slow and unemployment will increase.  In this view the political procedure creates economic instability.

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