The Idea That Government Spending Can Be Used to Influence

question 11

Multiple Choice

The idea that government spending can be used to influence demand in an economy was first put forward by:

• A) Adam Smith.
• B) John Howard.
• C) Peter Costello.
• D) John Maynard Keynes.

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