Gary Becker's Criticism of Government Spending on Infrastructure as Part

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Multiple Choice

Gary Becker's criticism of government spending on infrastructure as part of U.S. President Barack Obama's stimulus plan was that:

• A)spending on infrastructure would not increase production in the economy.
• B)there is a conflict between where spending on infrastructure would benefit employment and where infrastructure is most needed.
• C)government spending on infrastructure is less effective in increasing production than an equal amount of private spending on infrastructure.
• D)government spending on infrastructure only increases demand, but tax cuts increase demand and supply.

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