Principles of Economics 2e
Principles of Economics 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 31, Problem 23CTQ

Under what condition would crowding out not inhibit long-run economic growth? Under what condition would crowding out impede long-run economic growth?

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Is is possible for federal investment to have a negative rate of return? Yes, if the spending results in a strong crowding-out effect or if state and local governments substitute towards federal investment by reducing stateand local investment. Either would potentially reduce future productivity and output (GDP), resulting in a negative return. Yes, if the spending results in a weak crowding-out effect or if state and local investments complement the increase in federal investment by. Either would potentially reduce future productivity and output (GDP) and hence result in a negative return. No. At worst, federal investment can have no future return as the expenditure offered some form of service (ex. jobs training) or useful infrastructure (ex. highways). No. If in the future there were a negative return, the federal government would increase expenditures again to offset it.

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