If the U.S. government's budget deficits are increasing aggregate demand, and the economy is producing at a level that is substantially less than potential GDP, then: a) government borrowing is likely to crowd out private investment. b) an inflationary increase in the price level is in real danger. c) the central bank might react with an expansionary monetary policy. d) higher interest rates will crowd out private investment.

If the U.S. government's budget deficits are increasing aggregate demand, and the economy is producing at a level that is substantially less than potential GDP, then: a) government borrowing is likely to crowd out private investment. b) an inflationary increase in the price level is in real danger. c) the central bank might react with an expansionary monetary policy. d) higher interest rates will crowd out private investment.

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter15: Fiscal Policy

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