How does an increase in government spending without a change in taxes typically affect the national debt? A. The national debt decreases because government spending stimulates the economy. B. The national debt remains unchanged because the increase in spending is offset by economic growth. C. The national debt increases because government spending exceeds tax revenues. D. The national debt fluctuates unpredictably due to the complex nature of economic variables.

How does an increase in government spending without a change in taxes typically affect the national debt? A. The national debt decreases because government spending stimulates the economy. B. The national debt remains unchanged because the increase in spending is offset by economic growth. C. The national debt increases because government spending exceeds tax revenues. D. The national debt fluctuates unpredictably due to the complex nature of economic variables.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter24: Fiscal Policy

Section: Chapter Questions

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