The contraction of private investment spending due to deficit spending by the Government is called

  1. A. crowding out
  2. B. crowding in
  3. C. pump priming
  4. 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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