A Direct Expenditure Offset Occurs When an Increase in Government

question 28

Multiple Choice

A direct expenditure offset occurs when an increase in government spending

• A) results in an increase in household saving for retirement.
• B) is followed by an increase in consumer spending
• C) results in a decrease in private spending.
• D) is followed by an increase in taxes.

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