Which of the Following Will Increase Investment Spending in the Economy,holding

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase investment spending in the economy,holding everything else constant?

• A)an increase in the federal government surplus
• B)an increase in the budget deficit
• C)an increase in consumer dissavings
• D)an increase in transfer payments

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Midwestern States

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