The Initial Effect of an Increase in the Share of Government

question 77

Multiple Choice

The initial effect of an increase in the share of government purchases is

• A)a decline in the share of GDP available for nongovernment purchases.
• B)an increase in the share of GDP available for nongovernment purchases.
• C)a decrease in interest rates.
• D)an increase in interest rates.
• E)a decrease in the nongovernment share of GDP.

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