Crowding Out Occurs When the Government

question 19

Multiple Choice

Crowding out occurs when the government:

• A) Increases taxes,thus causing a decrease in consumption.
• B) Borrows money,thus making it more difficult for the private sector to borrow.
• C) Prints money,which displaces currency.
• D) Encourages saving,which makes more dollars available for borrowing.

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