Filgrastim, sold under the brand name Neupogen among others, is a medication used to treat low blood neutrophils due to a number of causes. This includes when it occurs following chemotherapy, radiation poisoning, HIV/AIDS, or is of unknown cause. It may also be used to increase white blood cells for gathering during leukapheresis.
Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure price stability and general trust in the currency.
The Basics of Fiscal Policy In this section we will cover the basics of fiscal policy. Fiscal policy is carried out by the executive and legislative branches of government that make policy regarding government spending programs and taxation. Unlike monetary policy that can be changed by the Chairman of the Federal Reserve immediately, fiscal policy is part of the process of making laws and government budgeting, although emergency expenditures can be undertaken.