The classification of government spending as an investment or having an investment-effect depends on: a. How the spending affects current consumption. b. How the spending affects future productivity. c. How the spending affects current stock prices. d. How the spending affects future stock prices.

The classification of government spending as an investment or having an investment-effect depends on: a. How the spending affects current consumption. b. How the spending affects future productivity. c. How the spending affects current stock prices. d. How the spending affects future stock prices.

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter15: Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

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