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Fiscal policy is enacted by elected officials. Although economic stability is an important goal of the government, it is not its sole objective. National security, provision of public goods and services, and redistribution of income are just some of the other important considerations. Strong evidence suggests that elected officials are often more concerned with getting reelected than just maintaining economic stability.
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