Economic stimulus is a set of policies and measures implemented by governments or central banks to boost economic growth during times of recession or stagnation. These measures typically involve increasing government spending, reducing taxes, or implementing monetary policy to stimulate consumer spending, business investment, and overall economic activity. The goal of economic stimulus is to stimulate demand, create jobs, and ultimately restore economic growth. It is often used as a counter-cyclical measure to mitigate the negative effects of economic downturns.