When Crowding Out Occurs, Higher Government Spending Results in Higher

question 6

Multiple Choice

When crowding out occurs, higher government spending results in higher interest rates, which in turn results in:

• A) higher inflation.
• B) less consumption and investment.
• C) a larger debt ceiling.
• D) more tax revenues.

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