Which of the Following Correctly Explains the Crowding-Out Effect

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly explains the crowding-out effect?

• A)An increase in government expenditures decreases the interest rate and so increases investment spending.
• B)An increase in government expenditures increases the interest rate and so reduces investment spending.
• C)A decrease in government expenditures increases the interest rate and so increases investment spending.
• D)A decrease in government expenditures decreases the interest rate and so reduces investment spending.

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Definitions:

Fair Trade Practices

Business practices characterized by fair and ethical agreements, especially in international trade, providing equitable commerce conditions.

Antitrust Act

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Robinson-Patman Act

A United States federal law aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically prohibiting price discrimination that lessens competition.

Preventing Competition

Strategies or actions taken by companies or regulatory bodies to limit competition within a market, which can include monopolistic practices, exclusive agreements, or legal regulations.