Compare the Impact of an Increase in the Government's Budget

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Essay

Compare the impact of an increase in the government's budget deficit on investment spending in a small open economy with an otherwise comparable closed economy. Assume prices are flexible and that factors of production are fully employed in both economies. Assume there is perfect capital mobility for the small open economy.

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Definitions:

Cost of Sales

Direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

Inventories

The complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

Accounts Payable

The amounts due by a company to its suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Net Cash Inflow

The difference between the cash received and cash expended in a given period, resulting in an increase in cash holdings.