In 2001, the Bush Administration increased spending by $100 billion and raised taxes by $70 billion at the same time. It’s likely that: A. interest rates will most likely not increase. B. interest rates will most likely increase. C. business investment is not likely to change. D. business investment is likely to increase due to crowding out

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