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- 31 May 2019
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What is the immediate effect of a rise in government expenditure on the economy?
Multiple choice question for Macroeconomic Policy Tools. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
An increase in government spending directly boosts overall demand in the economy, causing the aggregate demand curve to move to the right. This reflects higher total expenditure at every price level. Aggregate supply is not immediately affected by such spending changes.
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