FEDUSA further points out that as the economy's growth rate increases, the rate of growth in government spending will have to be reduced. While the higher fiscal deficit was the appropriate counter-cyclical response during the downturn, government will have to reduce the level of borrowing in the years ahead. As the economy recovers, government will tighten its stance to avoid pushing up interest rates and crowding out private-sector investment. It also follows that during the 2010 MTBPS period, monetary policy will bear the brunt in efforts to maintain inflation within the target range of 3 to 6 per cent.