If Other Factors Are Held Constant, What Happens When the Federal

question 100

Multiple Choice

If other factors are held constant, what happens when the federal government finances a growing budget deficit by increasing the amount it borrows from the private sector?

• A)There will be an increase in the interest rate.
• B)There will be a decrease in the interest rate.
• C)The crowding out effect will be cancelled out.
• D)There will be an increase in net exports.

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