Fiscal policy can effectively combat recession, and fine tuning options are available. However, fiscal options can be impeded by policy gridlock . Trade policy affects other countries. Currencies can be deliberately depreciated or appreciated. Free Trade Areas can be formed by mutual agreement.
Monetary policy is flexible, but it has a time lag.
They represent the neo-classical theory that market economies automatically adjust to an economic imbalance. The final score at the end of the game can be printed to hard copy, indicating the date and time . The Global Economics Game is easy to learn for the first time by selecting tutorial from the CD's main menu. Each new game is exciting and fun to play. You can match wits against other players or against up to six computer managed or laissez faire countries.