It Is Possible for an Increase in Government Spending to Encourage

question 367

True/False

It is possible for an increase in government spending to encourage, instead of crowding out, private
investment.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The price benefits that firms receive by virtue of their size of operations, with each unit's production cost declining as the scale of operations expands.

Economic Inefficiency

Situations where resources are not optimally allocated, resulting in lost potential output or welfare.

Price Wars

A competitive exchange among rival companies where each company lowers the price of its products in an attempt to undercut the competition, potentially harming profit margins.

Mutual Interdependence

in economics refers to situations in which the actions of one firm or country can significantly impact the outcomes of other firms or countries, often seen in oligopolistic markets.