For this discussion, select a country other than the United States and find a recent, credible article from the Rasmussen library that discusses either the country's fiscal or monetary policy. Address the following in your initial post.

• Identify which monetary policy tools and/or fiscal policy tools are used by the country.
• Describe whether expansionary or contractionary fiscal and/or monetary policy is being used by the country.
• Determine whether fiscal and/or monetary policy was used appropriately to stimulate the country's economy and employment.
• Discuss the long-term effects associated with expansionary or contractionary monetary or fiscal policy.