This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The core difference between fiscal policy (Congress/President) and monetary policy (Federal Reserve) for the Series 65 exam. - How expansionary fiscal policy (increased spending, tax cuts) is used to combat recessions. - How contractionary fiscal policy (decreased spending, tax hikes) is used to fight inflation. - The relationship between deficit spending, the issuance of government securities, and the national debt. - The concept of "crowding out" where government borrowing increases interest rates and reduces private investment. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep