The government is seeking to directly borrow money from the central bank in order to invest in a large infrastructure project that could help improve the livelihood of its citizens. Should the central bank agree to lend to the government? why or why not?

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The government is seeking to directly borrow money from the central bank in order to invest in a large infrastructure project that could help improve the livelihood of its citizens. Should the central bank agree to lend to the government? why or why not?

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