During the 2009-2010 Debate on the Stimulus Package, Democrats Argued

question 47

Multiple Choice

During the 2009-2010 debate on the stimulus package, democrats argued primarily for increased government spending.What effect would this have on the value of the multiplier?

• A)It would decrease the value of the multiplier.
• B)It would have no effect on the multiplier.
• C)It would increase the value of the multiplier.
• D)The effect is uncertain.

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