The contraction of private investment spending due to deficit spending by the Government is called
- A. crowding out ✓
- B. crowding in
- C. pump priming
- D. dumping
Correct Answer: A. crowding out
Explanation
Crowding out refers to the economic phenomenon where increased public sector borrowing and spending lead to a rise in interest rates, which subsequently reduces (crowds out) private investment spending.
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